US wholesale inventories unrevised in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories fell for a second straight month in November, suggesting that a slow pace of inventory accumulation could undercut economic growth in the fourth quarter. The Commerce…
U.S. business inventories rise in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. businesses maintained a fairly solid pace of inventory investment in September amid rising sales, government data showed on Wednesday. Business inventories rose 0.4% after rising by the same…
US business inventories increase in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories increased a bit more than expected in August even as sales surged, suggesting inventory investment could provide a lift to economic growth in the third quarter.…
US wholesale inventories unrevised in August, sales jump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories fell for a sixth straight month in August, but the pace of decline slowed amid a surge in sales. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that…
U.S. business inventories unchanged in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories were unchanged in July as companies continued to carefully manage stocks in anticipation of weak demand because of higher interest rates. The unchanged reading in business…
US business inventories unchanged in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories were unchanged for a second straight month in June as companies continued to carefully manage stocks in anticipation of weak demand because of higher interest rates.…
US wholesale inventories revised lower in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories fell more than initially estimated in June, which could have implications for the second-quarter gross domestic product estimate. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that wholesale…
U.S. business inventories rebound in April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories rebounded in April, boosted by stocks at manufacturers, suggesting that inventories could contribute to economic growth in the second quarter. Business inventories increased 0.2% after dropping…
US auto sales to rise in May as inventories improve – report
(Reuters) – New vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to rise in May, on robust demand for personal transport and improving inventories at dealers, a report from industry consultants showed on…
U.S. business inventories fall in March
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in March, pulled down by a decline in stocks at manufacturers. Business inventories dipped 0.1% after being unchanged in February, the Commerce Department said…
U.S. goods trade deficit narrows sharply in March; retail inventories rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed sharply in March as exports surged and imports declined, which augurs well for economic growth in the first quarter. The goods trade…
US business inventories rise moderately in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories rose moderately in February, suggesting that inventory investment could subtract from economic growth in the first quarter. Business inventories increased 0.2% after falling 0.2% in January,…
U.S. business inventories fall for first time in nearly two years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories fell for the first time in nearly two years in January, potentially setting up inventory investment to be a drag on economic growth in the first…
US wholesale inventories unrevised in January
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories fell as initially estimated in January, according to government data on Tuesday, which also showed sales at wholesalers rebounding. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories dropped…
U.S. business inventories rise moderately
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories rose moderately in December as businesses carefully managed stocks amid slowing demand, with the inventory-to-sales ratio hitting a two-year high. Business inventories increased 0.3% after climbing…
U.S. wholesale inventories rise strongly in November as demand falters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. wholesale inventories increased strongly in November, lifting the inventories-to-sales ratio to the highest level in nearly 2-1/2 years, as higher borrowing costs depressed sales. The Commerce Department said on…
Canada’s Ivey PMI hits 2-1/2 year low as firms slash inventories
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian economic activity contracted in December at the sharpest pace since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic as firms worked to reduce their stock of inventories, Ivey Purchasing…
U.S. business inventories rise moderately in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories increased moderately in October, suggesting that businesses were slowing the pace of stock accumulation amid cooling demand and rising recession risks as the Federal Reserve continues…
U.S. wholesale inventories revised lower in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories increased less than initially thought in October, suggesting that businesses were carefully managing their inventory amid slowing demand. The Commerce Department said on Friday that wholesale…
U.S. crude inventories fall as fuel stocks build on strong refining activity
By David Gaffen (Reuters) – U.S. crude stockpiles fell while gasoline and distillate inventories both rose substantially last week as refiners ramped up production, alleviating a bit of concern about market tightness,…
U.S. business inventories increase moderately in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories increased moderately in September, suggesting that businesses were becoming more cautious about ordering more merchandise as higher borrowing costs slow demand. Business inventories increased 0.4% after…
Estee Lauder cuts forecasts on China curbs, tightening inventories
By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) -Estee Lauder Cos Inc cut its full-year forecasts on Wednesday ahead of the most important holiday season, blaming lockdowns in China and American retailers cutting stocks of…
Taiwan to boost energy inventories amid China threat
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is working to increase energy inventories in a move boost the island’s resilience in the event of a crisis, a deputy economy minister said, as China stepped up…
U.S. wholesale inventories unrevised in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. wholesale inventories increased strongly in August amid a stagnation in sales, a potential sign of an unwanted build-up of goods as higher interest rates dampen demand, which could…
Taiwan taking monthly energy, food inventories in case of China conflict
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has been taking monthly inventories of critical supplies like food and energy in case of a conflict with China, a government official said on Wednesday. China, which claims…
U.S. business inventories increase, but pace slowing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories increased in July, but the pace has slowed considerably from prior months, likely as cooling demand amid higher interest rates forces companies to be cautious. Business…
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