Capacity Utilization Rate

Source
MeasuresPercentage of available resources being utilized by manufacturers, builders, mines, oil extractors, and utilities;
Usual Effect'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency;
FrequencyReleased quarterly, about 75 days after the quarter ends;
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Why Traders
Care
It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when producers are nearing full capacity they respond by raising prices, and the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer;
Also CalledIndustrial Capacity Utilization Rate;