41. A falling ratio means inventory levels are falling as shipments increase, indicating a recovery. 42. But its accounts receivable and inventory levels have been increasing during the last year. 43. In July, the company predicted inventory levels would not grow significantly from that level. 44. Inventory levels rose sharply at automakers and electric machinery companies even as production rose.45. A rising ratio means inventory levels are rising as shipments decrease, indicating a slowdown. 46. Methanex said it ended the latest quarter with its lowest inventory level since 1994. 47. But these discounts led to thinner margins as retailers attempted to reduce high inventory levels . 48. The company attributes the margin declines to high inventory levels that kept selling prices low. 49. Inventory levels reported today were seen as exceptionally tight.50. Greenspan noted that inventory levels for both crude and petroleum products are far below normal.
