Transportation and warehousing data shows second month of growth. Firms try to fine-tune planning in wake of supply chain snarls.
Businesses spent 2022 offloading a glut of inventory, but — in a good sign for the economy — they’re starting to carry more products now.
The cycle of shortages and overstocking may be easing, thanks to supply chains restarting in Asia and the cost of storing products.
The downturn isn’t surprising, considering inventories grew by a record amount the quarter before.
It means businesses know that consumers want to buy and are working to meet that demand.
It could mean the economy’s hot and stuff is flying off the shelf. Or it could mean spending is down.
And why that's sometimes a sign business owners are worrying about the future.
Revised GDP numbers juiced the market today, but the reality behind the data should give us pause.
