Daily Market Updates: U.S. productivity slows while unit labor costs rise in Q4

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

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MarketWatch Pulse reports that U.S. productivity slowed in the fourth quarter as unit labor costs accelerated.

The data show labor costs moving higher alongside weaker productivity, a combination that can keep inflation pressures on the table.

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MarketWatch PulseU.S. productivity slows down in fourth quarter while unit labor costs accelerate

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