Is there a neutral relationship between 'During the 1980s, however, the amount of inventory held by Federated ballooned while it faced bankruptcy.' and 'Federated's financial difficulties lead them to unload large chunks of inventory at a loss.', lacking direct logical ties?
During the 1980s, however, the amount of inventory held by Federated ballooned while it faced bankruptcy.###Federated's financial difficulties lead them to unload large chunks of inventory at a loss.