This week's crude oil inventory build takes away from the previous streak of draws that saw almost 50 million barrels removed from inventory, according to API data. (oilprice.com)
The net percent of owners reporting inventory increases fell 4 percentage points to a net 3 percent (seasonally adjusted), still positive and extending a three month run of substantial inventory building. (nfib.com)
My impression is that much of the activity in new orders reflects inventory building rather than final demand, and weak retail sales are consistent with that. (hussmanfunds.com)