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U.S. productivity slows in Q4 as unit labor costs rise

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U.S. productivity slowed in the fourth quarter, according to data highlighted by MarketWatch Pulse. The same period also saw acceleration in unit labor costs.

The combination of weaker productivity and rising unit labor costs can affect cost pressures in the broader economy, a key input for how investors think about inflation trends.

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