US Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv (Dec) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.2%)

The US wholesale inventories data for December came in line with expectations, showing a modest 0.2% increase.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Feb 2026, 13:50 UTCOn the live feed at 13:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv (Dec) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.2%)

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While this confirms the previous month's growth, it suggests that inventory levels are stable, which could imply steady economic activity without excessive inflationary pressures. The reading is likely to have limited immediate impact on policy outlook, but markets will watch for any broader trends in inventory management as they relate to consumer demand.

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