Business inventories in August came in at $2.66 trillion, virtually unchanged from the month prior and up 1.1% from a year ago, the Commerce Department said. Trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments were $1.95 trillion, up 0.2% from the month prior and up 4.4% from a year ago.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









