US ECON: October Business Inventories Down 0.6%, Sales Down Record [b]...[/b]
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Washington, December 12 - Total inventories at US businesses fell deeper than expected in October, while sales plunged by record amounts, contributing to the highest inventory to sales ratio in over six years.

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