Economic Data Points To Stronger Start To Third Quarter Growth

Wholesale Inventory

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wholesale inventories in July rose by the most in five months, beating forecasts in a sign economic growth started the third quarter on stronger footing than expected.

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