1. Auto inventories were above desired levels. 2. Auto inventories contracted, however, giving economists and financial market participants reason to believe growth may pick up this year. 3. Auto inventories contracted, however, giving economists and financial market participants reason to believe growth may pick up towards the end of this year. 4. Auto inventories declined. 5. Furniture and office equipment inventories showed large gains, while auto inventories declined. 6. My only concerns are that the housing market is too hot and auto inventories are too low, inviting another buildup. 7. Weaker aircraft sales cut orders in April, but other goods were strong as depleted auto inventories were rebuilt. 8. Wholesale auto inventories showed no change from a month earlier. 9. Wholesale auto inventories showed no change from a month earlier though inventories rose of non-durable goods, such as groceries and beer. |