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2026.08.1414:00:00UTC+00U.S. Business Inventories Stall in June, Halting Prior Growth Momentum

U.S. business inventories were unchanged in June 2026, marking a pause after solid growth in the prior month. The indicator came in at 0.0% month-over-month, down from a 0.4% increase recorded in May 2026, according to data updated on 14 August 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the June reading shows that businesses neither added to nor drew down their stockpiles relative to May, when inventories had grown compared with April. The shift from 0.4% to flat suggests companies may be adjusting stock levels more cautiously after earlier inventory building, potentially in response to evolving demand conditions or efforts to prevent overstocking.

The comparison framework highlights this cooling trend: the “actual” June figure reflects the change from May to June, while the “previous” May figure captured the change from April to May. Together, they indicate that after a period of modest accumulation, inventory growth has temporarily come to a standstill.

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