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2026.10.0814:00:00UTC+00U.S. Wholesale Inventory Growth Cools Sharply in August, Signaling Softer Demand

U.S. wholesale inventories grew at a slower pace in August 2026, with month-over-month growth easing to 0.5%, down from a 1.3% increase in the previous period. The data, updated on 8 October 2026, point to a notable deceleration in stock building across the wholesale sector.

The August figure, measured on a month-over-month basis, reflects a comparison of inventories in August versus July, while the prior 1.3% reading captured the change from July versus June. The pullback in the pace of inventory accumulation may indicate wholesalers are becoming more cautious about future demand or are working through previously built-up stock, developments that can have knock-on effects for production, orders, and broader economic momentum in the months ahead.

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