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Measures | Change in the total value of sales at the wholesale level; |
Usual Effect | 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; |
Frequency | Released monthly, about 45 days after the month ends; |
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Why Traders Care | It's a leading indicator of consumer spending - retailers generally order more goods from wholesalers when they expect consumer sales to increase; |
Also Called | Wholesale Trade; |