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Frequently Asked Questions
What data from retail trade is in the new Advance Economic Indicators Report?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will contain seasonally adjusted and not adjusted inventories data at the total retail, total retail excluding motor vehicles and parts dealers, and motor vehicle and parts dealers levels. It will contain the current month, the prior month, and the current month in the prior year. For example, for the statistical month of June 2016, the report will contain June 2016, May 2016, and June 2015.
When will the Advance Economic Indicators Report be published in relation to the Monthly Retail Trade Survey?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will be released 25 to 29 calendar days after the close of the reference month, while the Monthly Retail Trade Survey is published approximately 45 calendar days after the end of the reference month.
What retail data will be revised in the Advance Economic Indicators Report?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will include revised prior month and current month in the prior year estimates. For example, for the statistical month of June 2016, the report will contain revised May 2016 and June 2015 data.
Will any retail sales data be included in the Advance Economic Indicators Report?
No, the Advance Economic Indicators Report will only include retail inventories data; however, the Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services Report will continue to be released as scheduled prior to this release.
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