Data on the Capacity Utilization for December is due at 4:15 (GMT 2) pm in the US. The index shows a percentage utilisation of the industrial capacity of the country. Represents economy growth and the level of demand. A figure around 85% is thought to be optimal as it shows a healthy balance between economic growth and inflation, while figures above 85% lead to acceleration of inflation. A growth in the index supports the USD.
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