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US Housing Market Chartbook

• Real DPI increased 0.2 percent in February, compared with an increase of 0.9
percent in January, over the preceding month.
• On a year on year basis, the Real DPI per capital in February increased by 3.2
percent, slightly lower than the 3.4 percent in January.
• In general, the Real DPI shows a good sign for the economy

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Macroeconomic Chartbook

• For the last 12 months, the all-item index was unchanged before seasonal
adjustment.
• Over the last 12 months the food index rose 3.0 percent and the index for all items
(excluding food and energy) increased 1.7 percent. These increases were offset by
an 18.8-percent decline in the energy index.
• Indexes that have risen over the past 12 months include shelter, medical care, and
new vehicles. Indexes that have declined include airline fares, used cars and trucks,
and apparel.

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Internet Retailing Global

• Three of the top ten online retailers are pure plays: Amazon, Jangdong
Mall (trading as JD.com) and B2W Digital (whose main fascia is
Americanas.com.br).
• Note that marketplaces are excluded – because they are not retailers.

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