FX.co ★ U.S. Wholesale Inventories Edge Higher in September, Signaling Slight Stock Build-Up

U.S. wholesale inventories inched up in September 2026, with the month-over-month indicator rising to 0.7%, slightly above the previous reading of 0.6%. Both data points refer to changes recorded in September 2026, with the updated figures released on 09 November 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” 0.7% figure reflects the change in wholesale inventories for the reported month compared with the prior month, while the “previous” 0.6% represents the change recorded in the prior month versus its own preceding month. The mild acceleration suggests wholesalers continued to build stock at a modestly faster pace, a dynamic that can influence future production, pricing, and supply conditions across the broader U.S. economy.