Wholesale Inventories Report for January Reveals Significant Decrease

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 15:01

The January wholesale inventories report unveiled a larger-than-expected decline, with a 0.3% month-over-month drop to $895.1 billion, compared to the consensus forecast of -0.1% and a positive growth of 0.4% in December. Year-over-year data shows a notable 2.5% decrease in inventories of merchant wholesalers. The unexpected decrease raises concerns amidst market volatility and economic uncertainty.

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January Wholesale Inventories Decline Details:

The monthly wholesale inventories for January displayed an unforeseen 0.3% reduction, reaching $895.1 billion.

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Month-over-month: -0.3%
Consensus Forecast: -0.1%
December Growth: +0.4%
Year-over-year Change: -2.5%

This decline signals potential challenges for the market and economy, emphasizing the need for strategic inventory management.

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January Wholesale Inventories Decline Details:

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