US Q1 Productivity Rises More than Expected

US nonfarm business sector labor productivity rose 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026, more than market expectations of a 0.6% increase, preliminary estimates showed. Output increased 1.7% and hours worked increased 0.3%. Meanwhile, manufacturing sector labor productivity increased 1.9% in the second quarter of 2026, as output increased 4.6% and hours worked increased 2.6%. ...

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