The 0.7% increase in business inventories in October was less than expected, but it still represents the ninth straight monthly rise. The best news: Sales are rising at a slightly faster pace than inventories, so more growth vi…
In a sign that holiday sales season will be better than initially expected, business inventories rose 0.9% in September as companies re-stocked their shelves for the nation’s busiest shopping period. The increase also suggests …
Decent retail sales prompted businesses to restock shelves and warehouses, as inventories rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in August. Meanwhile, manufacturing activity in the New York area unexpectedly jumped in October, a pos…
Stronger retail sales prompted businesses to restock shelves and warehouses, and inventories rose 1% in July as a result. The gain should help ease concerns that inadequate sales will slow the U.S. economic recovery.
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