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The latest MDM Forecast reflects a slight downward revision in 2025 revenue expectations, though still aligned with historical averages. As always, results vary across the 19 industry sectors tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get your sector-specific insights here.
U.S. wholesale trade dipped in May, with sales down and inventories falling for the first time since December 2024. Nondurable sales dragged down the overall figure.
Alongside MDM and NAW's own research into how tariffs are impacting distributors, a pair of new reports share fresh statistics on wholesale trade's outsized brunt of the economic burden from them.
The jump followed an April decline and matched economists’ expectations.
Construction spending declined in May, driven by continued softness in both residential and nonresidential private construction.
U.S. manufacturing activity remained in contraction during June for a fourth straight month, but the improvement topped economists' expectations and snapped three straight months of monthly decline.
Many B2B distributors are falling short of buyer expectations online, and this analysis of new industry research reveals digital pain points and how you can close the gap to drive loyalty and repeat business.
U.S. wholesale inventories fell in May, missing forecasts, as the trade deficit widened and retail inventories edged higher.
U.S. durable goods orders surged in May, driven by a sharp rebound in transportation equipment led by a jump in aircraft demand.
January-March U.S. economic growth contracted more than double than what the previous estimate showed, as rising imports and reduced government spending weighed on output.
The survey showed rising confidence among metalformers, with more expecting economic growth and higher incoming orders despite ongoing trade challenges.
U.S. cutting tool consumption rose modestly in April but remains down year-over-year, as market uncertainty and tariff issues continue to delay expected industry growth.
It was the third straight meeting in which the central bank held its benchmark interest rate, while going more conservative in its projection for 2026.
U.S. industrial production dipped in May as utilities output fell sharply, while factory activity rebounded modestly after an April decline.
U.S. consumer sentiment jumped in June, with optimism rising across all groups despite lingering economic concerns and elevated inflation expectations.
The London-based MRO parts distributor said the launch is in response to customers in Europe who voiced an increasing need for clearer insight into the factors impacting factory uptime and long-term performance.
The latest MDM Forecast projects stronger 2025 and 2026 revenue growth for U.S. wholesale distribution, driven by sector-specific gains though underlying economic trends suggest caution in interpreting topline numbers. As always, results vary across the 19 industry sectors tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get your sector-specific insights here.
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U.S. producer prices inched higher in May, reflecting a modest rebound in wholesale costs led by services and goods after recent declines.
