Industrial Production - Industrial production increased by 03% in June, surpassing expectations of 01% [1] - Previous industrial production figure was revised from -021% to unchanged [1] - June's industrial production number is the second best of the year, only surpassed by February's 14% increase [1] Capacity Utilization - Capacity utilization rate is 776%, exceeding expectations and following an upward revision to 774% [2] - 775% would represent the highest utilization rate since April, indicating stabilization [2] - The data suggests a stabilization in utilization rates and firming industrial production numbers, which is a positive indicator for manufacturing [2] Interest Rates - Interest rates are hovering around 445% to 446% on a tenure, a decrease of a couple of basis points after yesterday's close [3] - Yesterday's close represented a one and a half month high yield close [3]
Capacity utilization 77.6% vs. 77.4% estimated
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