FX.co ★ US Business Inventories Flat for 2nd Month

In May 2025, US business inventories remained stable compared to the previous month, consistent with April's figures and aligning with market predictions. Inventory growth was seen among retailers, which experienced a 0.3% increase compared to stagnation in April, and manufacturers saw a slight rise of 0.1% following a 0.1% decrease. However, these gains were counterbalanced by a 0.3% decline in merchant wholesalers' inventories, down from a previous 0.1% increase. On an annual basis, business inventories increased by 1.7% in May.