U.S. factories are holding record-high inventories as demand slows, signaling possible economic softening. The accumulation of unsold goods suggests firms are producing faster than sales can absorb.
In parallel, in the UK, the shutdown of Jaguar Land Rover’s plants following a cyberattack has hit manufacturing output and spurred supply chain disruptions. Extended delays are affecting suppliers across the Midlands.
The combined pressures—overstocked inventories in the U.S. and UK industrial setbacks—underscore a global shift toward more cautious growth. Analysts warn these trends may weigh on future hiring, capital investment, and export performance.
Market watchers will closely track central banks’ next moves, as rate cuts and stimulus may be needed to counter softening demand.
