In May 2025, US business inventories remained stable compared to the previous month, consistent with April's figures and aligning with market predictions. Inventory growth was seen among retailers, which experienced a 0.3% increase compared to stagnation in April, and manufacturers saw a slight rise of 0.1% following a 0.1% decrease. However, these gains were counterbalanced by a 0.3% decline in merchant wholesalers' inventories, down from a previous 0.1% increase. On an annual basis, business inventories increased by 1.7% in May.