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U.S. wholesale sales jumped 2.8% in September, though an 18.8% Oil & Gas surge amplified the headline. Excluding petroleum, sales still increased about 0.8%, while inventories grew more slowly and remained lean relative to sales. Get our full breakdown and analysis of the latest industry figures.
November 9, 2026
U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in October, easing sharply from September’s surge, while annual inflation accelerated to 6.5%. Core PPI remained elevated, truck freight costs climbed and wholesale trade margins varied widely by category. See...
Consumer inflation slowed from September but exceeded forecasts, while core prices rose 0.3% for a third consecutive month. Get the key metrics here.
The biennial marque manufacturing technology show resulted in record-breaking monthly investment and the seventh-straight month of orders above $500 million.
Labor department figures show the industry lost 9,100 jobs during the month, with nondurable goods accounting for the vast majority. Get the other key figures and context here.
U.S. durable goods orders increased 10.0% year-over-year as transportation equipment led September’s monthly gain. Overall factory orders rose 1.8%, with nondurable goods orders also advancing. Get the breakdown here of how each durable goods category...
Spending fell well short of expectations as residential renovation weakness weighed on the total. Meanwhile, data centers helped extend nonresidential construction’s growth streak to six months. Get the key figures and private/public breakdown here.
The subindex for production rose to its best mark in nearly 5 years as the overall reading had its fourth straight month at 54.5 or higher, indicating solid U.S. industrial expansion.
The U.S. economy picked up speed in the third quarter, with investment and consumer spending supporting growth. Stronger private domestic demand and slower inflation offered encouraging signals, though inventory gains warrant a closer look.
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady after September’s increase, citing strong economic activity but persistently elevated inflation. Two policymakers favored another quarter-point hike.
Year-to-date shipment value topped $2 billion in August and was up more than 22% from a year earlier.
Single-family starts hit their lowest rate in 12 months, while single-family building permits were at their lowest mark in 3.5 years.
A spike in utilities output drove much of the increase, while manufacturing also had a healthy finish to 3Q26.
