Total business inventories in the United States, a key component of the GDP, rose by 0.4% month-over-month in February 2024, after being unchanged in the prior month and compared with market forecasts of a 0.3% increase. Stocks went up at retailers (+0.6% vs +0.4% in January), merchant wholesalers (+0.5% vs -0.2%)) and manufacturers (+0.3% vs -0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 1% in February. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.40 percent in February 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 April of 2024.

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.40 percent in February of 2024 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States is expected to be 0.10 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-03-14 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Jan 0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
2024-04-15 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Feb 0.4% 0% 0.3% 0.3%
2024-05-15 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Mar 0.4% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Inventories MoM 0.40 0.00 percent Feb 2024
Durable Goods Orders MoM 2.60 0.70 percent Mar 2024
Durable Goods Orders ex Defense MoM 2.30 1.50 percent Mar 2024
Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM 0.20 0.10 percent Mar 2024
Factory Orders MoM 1.40 -3.80 percent Feb 2024
Factory Orders ex Transportation 1.10 -0.60 percent Feb 2024
New Orders 576760.00 568570.00 USD Million Feb 2024
Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air 0.20 0.40 percent Mar 2024
Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM 0.40 0.30 percent Feb 2024
Wholesale Inventories MoM 0.50 -0.20 percent Feb 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
0.40 0.00 2.60 -2.40 1992 - 2024 percent Monthly
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US Inventories Up More than Expected
Total business inventories in the United States, a key component of the GDP, rose by 0.4% month-over-month in February 2024, after being unchanged in the prior month and compared with market forecasts of a 0.3% increase. Stocks went up at retailers (+0.6% vs +0.4% in January), merchant wholesalers (+0.5% vs -0.2%)) and manufacturers (+0.3% vs -0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 1% in February.
2024-04-15
US Business Inventories Unchanged in January
Total business inventories in the United States, a key component of the GDP, were flat month-over-month in January 2024, following a 0.3% increase in the prior month and defying market expectations of a 0.2% rise. Stocks went up at retailers (+0.4%), but decreased at merchant wholesalers (-0.3%) and manufacturers (-0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 0.4% in January.
2024-03-14
US Inventories Rebound in December
Total business inventories in the United States rose by 0.4% month-over-month in December 2023, following a 0.1% decrease in the prior month, in line with market forecasts. It marks the first increase in business inventories after two consecutive months of decline, as stocks went up at retailers (+0.6%), merchant wholesalers (+0.4%) and manufacturers (+0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 0.4% in December.
2024-02-15