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

Reported · Written up by our desk · Inflation

U.S. productivity slowed in the fourth quarter, while unit labor costs accelerated, according to data highlighted by MarketWatch Pulse.

The combination signals rising labor costs for businesses, even as productivity growth weakened during the quarter.

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

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