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US productivity rises faster than expected in second quarter

US worker productivity saw a stronger than anticipated 1.4% rise last quarter. This growth follows a revised 0.8% increase in the prior period. Businesses investing in artificial intelligence are expected to drive further productivity gains. Unit labor costs also increased at a slower pace than economists predicted. This trend suggests AI may help keep wage inflation contained.

6 Aug 2026 6:50 pm