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US Wholesale Inventories Rise, Boosting Q4 GDP Outlook

1/9/2026

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The United States wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in October, signaling a contribution to fourth-quarter GDP after two quarters of decline.
The Commerce Department reported that inventories rose 1.7% year over year, while wholesale sales fell 0.4% in October.
The Atlanta Federal Reserve projects 2.7% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter, after 4.3% in the prior quarter.
The report's release was delayed by the government shutdown, affecting assessments.

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The United States wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in October, signaling a contribution to fourth-quarter GDP after two quarters of decline.
The Commerce Department reported that inventories rose 1.7% year over year, while wholesale sales fell 0.4% in October.
The Atlanta Federal Reserve projects 2.7% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter, after 4.3% in the prior quarter.
The report's release was delayed by the government shutdown, affecting assessments.