Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Durable Goods Inventories
This dataset tracks advance merchant wholesale inventories: merchant wholesalers, except manufacturers' sales branches and offices sales: durable goods inventories over time.
Latest Value
568867.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.12%
Date Range
5/1/2025 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Durable Goods Inventories measures the monthly changes in the value of inventories held by merchant wholesalers of durable goods. This metric provides insight into the health of the wholesale trade sector and can signal broader economic trends.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series tracks the total dollar value of merchandise owned by merchant wholesalers and held for resale, excluding sales branches of manufacturers. It is a key indicator of business confidence, supply chain dynamics, and wholesale demand for durable goods.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesalers by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess wholesale trade activity and its implications for the broader economy.
Key Facts
- Merchant wholesalers account for over a third of total U.S. wholesale trade.
- Durable goods inventories make up around 60% of total merchant wholesale inventories.
- Inventory levels are closely watched as an indicator of future production and sales.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric measures the monthly changes in the total dollar value of inventories held by merchant wholesalers of durable goods, excluding manufacturers' sales branches.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Merchant wholesale inventories provide insights into business confidence, supply chain dynamics, and future demand for durable goods, making it a valuable indicator for economists and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesalers conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess the health of the wholesale trade sector and its implications for the broader economy, as it signals future production and sales activities.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis, with a typical delay of around two weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Durable Goods Inventories (AMINDGS), retrieved from FRED.