U.S. capacity utilization in April

Federal Reserve announced the U.S. capacity utilization in April on 2025-05-15. The reported figure stands at 77.7%, against a forecast of 77.8%, with the prior figure recorded as 77.80%.

Regarding the U.S. capacity utilization in April, Actual value > Expected value = Bullish for the US dollar, The capacity utilization rate refers to the ratio of total industrial output to production equipment, indicating how much of the actual production capacity is functioning effectively. The scope of this data includes eight sectors: manufacturing, mining, utilities, durable goods, non-durable goods, basic metals industry, automotive industry, and gasoline. When the capacity utilization rate exceeds 95%, it indicates that equipment usage is close to full capacity, and inflationary pressures will rise sharply as capacity cannot keep up, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to curb it, which is favorable for the dollar. Conversely, if the capacity utilization rate is below 90% and continues to decline, it indicates excessive idle equipment and signs of economic recession. In the context of market expectations for potential interest rate cuts, this is unfavorable for the dollar.

This data holds an importance level of , calculated using Changes in the total output value of manufacturers, miners, and entities after inflation adjustment, and updates monthly. The next release is set for 2025-07-16 21:15:00.

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