Key US data day: All eyes on industrial production
Economic data scheduled for release in the United States on Friday, October 16, 2026, will be closely watched by financial markets.
September import and export price indexes are scheduled for publication at 3:30 p.m. Türkiye time, followed by industrial production, manufacturing output, and capacity utilization figures at 4:15 p.m.
Markets expect industrial production to increase by 0.4% month-on-month, while the capacity utilization rate is forecast to reach 76.5%. Later in the day, investors will monitor the oil rig count at 8:00 p.m., the federal budget balance at 9:00 p.m., and international capital flows at 11:00 p.m., all in Türkiye time.
The upcoming releases will provide important insights into the US economic growth outlook and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
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