Business inventories in October 2025 came in at $2.68 trillion, up 0.3% from the month prior and up 1.1% from a year ago, the Commerce Department said. Trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments were $1.94 trillion, down 0.2% from the month prior but up 3.5% 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.









