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In U.S., supplies decline by 0.1%

Inventory dip was unexpected

By LORRAINE WOELLERT BLOOMBERG NEWS

Posted: February 9, 2013 at 3:20 a.m.

Inventories at U.S. wholesalers unexpectedly fell in December for the first time in six months as companies tried to keep pace with cooling sales.

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