U.S. capacity utilization rate in May

Federal Reserve announced the U.S. capacity utilization rate in May on 2025-06-17. The reported figure stands at 77.4%, against a forecast of 77.70%, with the prior figure recorded as 77.70%.

Regarding the U.S. capacity utilization rate in May, Actual value > Expected value = Positive for the 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 in operation and fulfilling its production role. When compiling this data, the scope includes eight items: manufacturing, mining, public 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 rapidly as capacity fails to keep up, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, benefiting 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, which is bearish for the dollar under market expectations of potential interest rate decreases.

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

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