U.S. wholesale trade sales turned positive in July 2026, breaking a sharp decline from the previous month, according to data updated on 10 September 2026. Month-over-month, wholesale trade sales rose by 0.8% in July, following a -3.0% contraction recorded in June 2026.
The figures show a clear swing in momentum: while June’s data reflected a steep pullback from May, July’s gain indicates a partial recovery in wholesale activity. On a month-over-month basis, the current reading compares the change in July sales to June, whereas the previous figure measured June against May, underscoring how quickly conditions have shifted within the sector.
