Retail Inventories Sales Ratio General Merchandise Stores

Measurement
Ratio
Indicator Type or Source
Retail Inventories/Sales Ratio
Period End Date
December 1, 2024
Clasification
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Retail Inventories Sales Ratio General Merchandise Stores is an economic indicator measured in Ratio. It covers the period from Saturday, February 25, 1995, to Sunday, December 1, 2024, and is updated monthly, end of period. Please note, information about the Monthly Retail Trade Survey can be found on the Census website at https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/about_the_surveys.html Please view all Census indicators for more information or continue to All Top Economic Indicators.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (fred.stlouisfed.org)

30-Year History of Retail Inventories Sales Ratio General Merchandise Stores

The above interactive chart and the table below show the 30-year history of retail inventories sales ratio general merchandise stores going back to Saturday, February 25, 1995. The current value is 1.29 which was updated on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Investors and financial institutions use historical economic data to make decisions about where and when to invest. Understanding the economic indicators can help these stakeholders to assess the risk and potential return of different investment options..
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