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May 7, 2026
US productivity slows further in first quarter
U.S. worker productivity growth slowed to 0.8% annualized in the first quarter, with expectations of a rebound due to increased artificial intelligence investment.
Mar 24, 2026
US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower
U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.
Mar 5, 2026
US productivity slows in fourth quarter
U.S. labor productivity growth slowed to 2.8% annualized in Q4 2026, according to the Labor Department, while labor costs rose at a moderate pace.
