Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories
August 2026 sales of merchant wholesalers were $817.5 billion, up 1.8 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. End-of-month inventories were $964.2 billion, up 0.5 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. August 2026: +0.5 % Change in Inventories July 2026 (r): +1.4 % Change in Inventories
August 2026 sales of merchant wholesalers were $817.5 billion, up 1.8 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. End-of-month inventories were $964.2 billion, up 0.5 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. August 2026: +0.5 % Change in Inventories July 2026 (r): +1.4 % Change in Inventories
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Why it matters
The monthly wholesale trade sales and inventories report is routine economic data reflecting ordinary business activity without immediate or broad market impact.
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories
August 2026 sales of merchant wholesalers were $817.5 billion, up 1.8 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. End-of-month inventories were $964.2 billion, up 0.5 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month. August 2026: +0.5 % Change in Inventories July 2026 (r): +1.4 % Change in Inventories