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This morning, I will visiting with Chris Jansing on MSNBC’s Morning Meeting. We will be discussing yesterday’s post on Banking Sector Remains (literally) Unchanged.
MSNBC at 9:30-10:00 am
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UPDATE: Video is here.
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Retail Sales in Jan rose .4% headline m/o/m, .7% ex auto's, .6% ex auto's and gasoline and .7% at the core. The headline figure was less than expected while the rest were slightly better. But, with respect to non headline sales, because Dec figures were revised lower, taking the two months together were about in line with forecasts overall. Sales rose in electronics, building materials, food/beverages, clothing, sporting goods, dept stores and restaurant/bars and fell interestingly for online retailers, health/personal care, furniture and motor vehicle/parts. Bottom line, headline sales were below expectations due to the greater than expected fall m/o/m...
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January 5th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Saw it. Very good segment and you did great job getting points across. Surprised at Jansing’s fairness in allowing you to make your points and made a few of her own encouraging you rather than cutting you off.
Good Stuff…hope you’ll post the segment, here.