Track US Final Wholesale Inventories m/m to gauge future business spending trends and economic health.
This indicator signals future business investment, as companies are more inclined to acquire goods after running low on inventories. The 'Previous' value reflects the 'Actual' figure from the Preliminary release, which may make the 'History' data seem disconnected. Two versions of this indicator are published approximately a week apart: Preliminary and Final. The Preliminary release, first reported in August 2016, is the earliest and typically has the most significant influence.
What it Measures
This measures the change in the total value of goods in inventory held by wholesalers.
Usual Effect
An 'Actual' result lower than the 'Forecast' is favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Census Bureau (latest release) - https://www.census.gov/ • This data is released monthly, approximately 40 days after the end of the reporting month.
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