Dave's BLS Daily reported: > Business inventories rose sharply in May, driven by retailers > boosting their stockpiles at the strongest pace in 5 years. and > A rising number of companies are planning major layoffs . . . Meanwhile, back at the ranch, The Commerce Department said the U.S. trade deficit rose to a record $31.04 billion in May, with exports and imports unexpectedly declining and the trade gap with North American trading partners Canada and Mexico reaching a new high. Dum da-dum dum, dum da-dum dum dum. Temps Walker Sandwichman and Deconsultant
