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2026.01.1614:15:00UTC+00US Capacity Utilization Rate Sees Slight Uptick in December 2025

In December 2025, the United States reported a marginal increase in its capacity utilization rate, rising from 76.1% in November to 76.3%. This latest data, updated on January 16, 2026, indicates a modest enhancement in the efficiency with which US industries are using their production resources.

The capacity utilization rate, a crucial economic indicator, reflects the extent to which an economy is maximizing its potential output. The slight rise observed in December suggests that industries have managed to optimize their production processes slightly more than in the previous month, although the changes are not dramatically significant.

Such shifts can have broad implications, potentially impacting employment rates, inflation, and general economic growth. As US industries continue to adjust to fluctuating demands and global economic pressures, this increase, however modest, signals a step towards better resource efficiency and sustained economic stability.

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