Business inventories in the US increased 0.1% month-over-month in September 2024, slowing from a 0.3% rise in August and below forecasts of 0.2%. Still, it marked a sixth consecutive increase in inventories, led by retailers (0.9% vs 0.8% in August). On the other hand, inventories fell for manufacturers (-0.2% vs 0.1%) and merchant wholesalers (-0.2% vs 0.2%). Year-on-year, business inventories were up 2.2%. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.10 percent in September of 2024 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States averaged 0.30 percent from 1992 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 2.60 percent in December of 2021 and a record low of -2.40 percent in May of 2020. This page provides - United States Business Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Business Inventories - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2024.

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.10 percent in September of 2024 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States is expected to be 0.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-10-17 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Aug 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
2024-11-15 03:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Sep 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
2024-12-17 03:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Oct 0.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Inventories MoM 0.10 0.30 percent Sep 2024
Durable Goods Orders MoM -0.70 -0.90 percent Sep 2024
Durable Goods Orders ex Defense MoM -1.10 -1.30 percent Sep 2024
Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM 0.50 0.60 percent Sep 2024
Factory Orders MoM -0.50 -0.80 percent Sep 2024
Factory Orders ex Transportation 0.10 -0.20 percent Sep 2024
New Orders 584245.00 587023.00 USD Million Sep 2024
Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air 0.70 0.20 percent Sep 2024
Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM 0.20 0.60 percent Sep 2024
Wholesale Inventories MoM -0.20 0.20 percent Sep 2024

United States Business Inventories
Business Inventories in the United States measure the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.10 0.30 2.60 -2.40 1992 - 2024 percent Monthly
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News Stream
US Business Inventories Slow
Business inventories in the US increased 0.1% month-over-month in September 2024, slowing from a 0.3% rise in August and below forecasts of 0.2%. Still, it marked a sixth consecutive increase in inventories, led by retailers (0.9% vs 0.8% in August). On the other hand, inventories fell for manufacturers (-0.2% vs 0.1%) and merchant wholesalers (-0.2% vs 0.2%). Year-on-year, business inventories were up 2.2%.
2024-11-15
US Business Inventories Rise 0.3% in August as Forecast
Total business inventories in the United States, a key component of the GDP, rose by 0.3% month-over-month in August 2024, matching the revised growth rate of the previous month and aligning with market estimates. This marked the fifth consecutive monthly increase in business inventories, mainly driven by retailers (+0.6% vs +0.8% in July). Meanwhile, stocks increased only slightly at manufacturers (+0.1% vs flat reading) and merchant wholesalers (+0.1% vs +0.2%). Year-on-year, business inventories grew by 2.4% in August.
2024-10-17
US Business Inventories Rise More Expected
Total business inventories in the United States, a key component of the GDP, went up by 0.4% month-over-month in July 2024, following a 0.3% increase in June and slightly surpassing expectations of a 0.3% gain. It marked the fourth consecutive monthly increase in business inventories, with stocks rising at retailers (+0.8% vs. +0.9% in June) and merchant wholesalers (+0.2% vs. flat), while also rebounding for manufacturers (+0.1% vs. -0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories grew by 2.5% in July.
2024-09-17