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Productivity increases 1.4% in Q2 2026; unit labor costs increase 1.2% (annualized rates)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Second-quarter 2026 nonfarm productivity rose 1.4%, while unit labor costs increased 1.2% (SAAR), signaling costs still rising. In manufacturing, productivity improved more sharply (+2.4%) and unit labor costs fell (-0.3%), a more favorable cost trend within the sector.

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