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Frequently Asked Questions
What data from wholesale 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 merchant wholesale inventories (excluding manufacturers’ sales branches and offices), total durable, and total nondurable goods. It will contain the current month, 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 Wholesale Trade release?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will be released 25 to 29 calendar days after the close of the reference month, while the Monthly Wholesale Trade Report is published approximately 40 calendar days after the reference month.
What wholesale 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 wholesale sales data be included in the Advance Economic Indicators Report?
No, at this time, the Advance Economic Indicators Report will only include wholesale inventories data.
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