U.S. wholesale trade sales strengthened in August 2026, with the indicator rising 1.8% month-on-month, according to the latest data updated on 8 October 2026. The pace marks a notable acceleration compared with July 2026, when wholesale sales increased by 0.8% from the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” August figure reflects the change from July to August, while the “previous” July reading captures the change from June to July. The doubling of the growth rate from 0.8% to 1.8% suggests a firmer momentum in wholesale activity heading into late Q3 2026, although further data will be needed to determine whether this marks the start of a sustained trend.
