Fiat Chrysler sales rise more than expected in August
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First up is Fiat Chrysler, which reported sales in the US that rose 1.7%, beating expectations for a 1.2% decline.
Overall, expectations are that for the 4th-straight month, vehicle sales will come in at an annualized pace of more than 17 million vehicles.
Economists are looking for sales to hit a pace of 17.3 million August, down slightly from the 17.46 million seen in July.
July's sales marked the first 3-month stretch of sales topping a pace of 17 million/month for the first time since August to October 2000.
In a note to clients ahead of the report, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said, "Sales have been somewhat range bound lately, with continued gains in light truck sales offset by lackluster auto sales. We expect a slight easing in vehicle sales in August, only partly reversing some of the previous month's gains. On a YoY basis, sales are still 5%-6% higher, consistent with a steady increase. Looking ahead, continued gains in economic activity and hiring should support a further recovery in vehicle sales."
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