Business inventories in November 2025 came in at nearly $2.68 trillion, up 0.1% from the month prior and up 1.2% from a year ago, the Commerce Department said. Trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments were $1.95 trillion, up 0.6% from the month prior but up 3.5% from a year ago.
House committee advances ABA-backed bill to overhaul bank regulation
The House Financial Services Committee advanced legislation to boost community banking by raising regulatory thresholds, revising agency supervisory practices, tailoring regulations further, encouraging de novo banks and strengthening community development financial institutions.










