US Census Bureau News

US Trade Deficit Shrinks Unexpectedly to $147.9B in February, Defying Analyst Predictions

The US trade deficit unexpectedly shrank to $147.9 billion in February, with exports rising and imports dipping. Wholesale inventories also saw a slight increase.

February Sees a Surprising 11.2% Surge in US Housing Starts

The US housing market experienced an 11.2% increase in housing starts in February, reaching 1,501,000, despite a year-on-year decrease. Single-family starts rose significantly, but...

February Sees a Slight Uplift in US Retail Sales, Marking a 0.2% Monthly Increase

The US Census Bureau reports a 0.2% monthly increase in retail and food services sales for February, totaling $722.7 billion, with a 3.1% annual growth. The quarter ending in Febru...

US Wholesale Inventories See a Significant 0.8% Rise in January 2024

The US Census Bureau reported a 0.8% increase in wholesale inventories for January 2024, totaling $906.2 billion. This growth, slightly below expectations, marks a 1.2% annual rise...

US Manufacturing Sector Sees a Surge: Factory Orders Jump 1.7% in January

US factory orders saw a significant increase of 1.7% in January, reaching $589.9 billion. This growth, in line with analysts' expectations, suggests a positive trend in the manufac...

December Sees a 0.2% Dip in US Business Inventories, Signaling Economic Shifts

US business inventories fell by 0.2% in December, totaling $2,584.3 billion, despite a 2% annual increase. Trade sales and manufacturers' shipments saw a 0.8% monthly and 3.1% year...

December Sees a 0.5% Dip in US Wholesale Inventories, Aligning with Forecasts

In December 2024, US wholesale inventories decreased by 0.5%, aligning with expectations, while sales of merchant wholesalers grew by 1% from November. The inventory-to-sales ratio...

December Sees a 0.5% Dip in US Wholesale Inventories, Aligning with Expectations

In December 2024, US wholesale inventories decreased by 0.5%, aligning with expectations. Merchant wholesalers' sales grew by 1% from November, with a 2.8% increase year-over-year....

US Wholesale Inventories See a 0.5% Dip in December, Aligning with Market Expectations

In December 2024, US wholesale inventories decreased by 0.5%, aligning with expectations. Merchant wholesalers' sales grew by 1% from November and 2.8% year-over-year, with the inv...

December Sees a 0.5% Drop in US Wholesale Inventories, Aligning with Expectations

In December 2024, US wholesale inventories fell by 0.5% to $898.5 billion, aligning with expectations. Merchant wholesalers' sales grew by 1% from November, with the inventory-to-s...

US Business Inventories See Slight Uptick in November, Reflecting Steady Economic Growth

US business inventories saw a 0.1% increase in November, reaching $2.59 trillion, with a 2.6% annual rise. Sales and shipments also grew, indicating steady economic growth and effi...

US Wholesale Inventories Dip: A November Overview and What It Means for the Economy

In November, US wholesale inventories slightly decreased by 0.2%, reaching $901.6 billion, as reported by the US Census Bureau. Sales of merchant wholesalers increased by 0.6%, wit...

November Sees Decline in US Housing Starts, Single-Family Housing Shows Growth

US housing starts declined 1.8% in November, but single-family housing starts increased. Building permits and completions showed mixed results, with permits up month-on-month but d...

US Manufacturing and Trade Inventories Climb by 0.1% in October, Reaching $2.58 Trillion

US Census Bureau reports a 0.1% increase in manufacturing and trade inventories, reaching $2.58 trillion in October, reflecting a 2.4% annual growth.

US Retail Sales Surge: November Sees 0.7% Increase, Beating Expectations

The US Census Bureau reports a 0.7% increase in retail and food services sales in November, reaching $724.6 billion and exceeding analysts' expectations. Year-on-year sales advance...

October Sees a Modest 0.2% Increase in US Wholesale Inventories

US wholesale inventories increased by 0.2% in October, reaching $905 billion, in line with analysts' expectations. Sales decreased by 0.1% to $675.1 billion, while the inventory-to...

US Wholesale Inventories Show Modest Growth in October: A Closer Look

US wholesale inventories rose by 0.2% in October compared to September's revised figures, reaching $905 billion, in line with analysts' expectations. Sales of merchant wholesalers ...