Economic EventCapacity Utilization
UnitsPercentage Rate
Current PeriodJun 2009
Release DateJul. 15. 09
Reported68
Consensus for Current Period67.8
Number of Forecasts53
Economic Surprise0.2 ( 0.29 % )
Prior PeriodMay 2009
Reported Value for Prior Period68.2
Revised From68.3
Next Release DateAug. 14. 09
Next Release Time9:15 AM Eastern Time
Source http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/G17/Current/default.htm
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DescriptionA measure of the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. Displayed as a percentage, capacity utilization levels give insight into the overall inefficiency that is in the economy or a firm at a given point in time. Capacity below a 100% utilization rate implies room to increase production without incurring the expensive costs of building a new plant or facility.
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