While not as steep as June’s dive, it was a second-straight decline driven by weak commercial aircraft bookings, while industrial and construction machinery and mateiral equipment saw solid monthly gains.
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Substantially lower ocean rates have helped offset some of the higher cost of goods sold that distributors, manufacturers and retailers are incurring from tariffs. Here's the data showing how rates have changed since their spring peak.
U.S. construction spending in July fell .1% below the revised June estimate of $2.140 trillion and 2.8% below the July 2024 estimate, according to U.S. Census Bureau data shared on Sep. 2.
Though still in contraction, it followed a July decline, while respondents emphasized the uncertainty and challenges that have come with tariff-driven price increases.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a modest rise in wholesale and retail inventories in July alongside a widening trade deficit.
The U.S. economy rebounded stronger this past spring than originally estimated, driven by drop in imports and increased consumer spending. See our added context for what to make of the underlying figures.
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After plummeting in April upon U.S. tariff implements, Canada's wholesale and manufacturing sales appear to have found their footing.
U.S. durable goods orders fell in July, led by a continued decline in transportation equipment, despite gains in most other categories.
The 115-page report is loaded with sector-specific stats and insight on the current U.S. wholesale distribution economic situation and revenue forecasts through 2026. Overall, it’s a comprehensive reference guide to the $8 trillion industry and its 19 different sectors.
New tariffs and shifting trade policies are causing wholesale distributors to adapt through data-driven planning and supply chain risk management. Here's how to maintain effective pricing strategies and meet customer obligations as the ground beneath you continues to move.
Stocks jumped Friday following U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks at the central bank's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, WY.
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers expect less incoming orders over the next three months, while shipping levels remain steady
June 2025 U.S. cutting tool consumption declined from May and year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges from tariffs and market uncertainty.
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U.S. industrial production fell in July as mining and utilities declined, while factory output missed expectations with a flat month.
U.S. producer prices rose sharply in July, driven by broad increases in service and goods costs, signaling renewed inflationary pressures.
North American robot orders rose in the first half of 2025 as demand grew across sectors, with non-automotive industries and collaborative robots behind much of the momentum.
Consumer prices continued to rise in July, with inflation aligning with expectations for the first time in recent months, according to the latest CPI report.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the cost may be significantly more depending on in some cases.
