Capacity Utilization. It represents the ratio of total industrial output value to the total productivity of industries. This indicator determines the degree of capacity utilization industry. The level of 85% indicates a good balance between economic growth and inflation. The value above this level causes the inflation processes in the country’s economy. It has a limited impact on the market. The growth of this index leads to an increase in the national currency.

Significance: Low

Publication: 15th of the month at 9:15 AM (EST) simultaneously with Industrial production.

Source: Federal Reserve Board

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Web site of Publication: www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g17/Current/default.htm