U.S. EconomyAugust 18 at 09:15 AM

US Capacity Utilization (Jul) 76.3% vs. Exp. 76.3% (Prev. 76.2%)

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US Capacity Utilization met expectations at 76.3% in July 2026, signaling stable industrial activity despite a slight miss in production growth, supported by AI investments and robust consumer demand.

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