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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

Capacity Utilization vs Consumer Spending Divergence in 2026

from Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data · host Fexingo

In this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a growing divergence in the macro data: capacity utilization is ticking higher while consumer spending shows signs of strain. With industrial production rising but jobless claims creeping up, they ask whether this is a signal of resilience or a warning of a slowdown. They dive into the latest capacity utilization reading of 76.2 percent, compare it to pre-pandemic averages, and discuss what it means for inflation and the Fed's next move. A must-listen for anyone trying to read the economic tea leaves in mid-2026. #CapacityUtilization #ConsumerSpending #EconomicIndicators #IndustrialProduction #Inflation #FederalReserve #GDP #CPI #MacroData #LaborMarket #JoblessClaims #WholesalePrices #Energy #BusinessCycle #RecessionSignals #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a growing divergence in the macro data: capacity utilization is ticking higher while consumer spending shows signs of strain. With industrial production rising but jobless claims creeping up, they ask whether this is a signal of resilience or a warning of a slowdown. They dive into the latest capacity utilization reading of 76.2 percent, compare it to pre-pandemic averages, and discuss what it means for inflation and the Fed's next move. A must-listen for anyone trying to read the economic tea leaves in mid-2026. #CapacityUtilization #ConsumerSpending #EconomicIndicators #IndustrialProduction #Inflation #FederalReserve #GDP #CPI #MacroData #LaborMarket #JoblessClaims #WholesalePrices #Energy #BusinessCycle #RecessionSignals #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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