US Labor Costs Rise Less than Anticipated
Unit labor costs in the US nonfarm business sector rose by 1.3% in Q2 2026, matching the revised Q1 pace, but missing market forecasts of 2.1%, preliminary data showed. This reflected a 2.7% increase in hourly compensation, up from 2.1% in Q1, alongside a 1.4% rise in productivity, up from 0.8% in the prior quarter. ...
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