U.S. Productivity Rose in Q2, but Real Compensation Fell
Revised federal data show stronger output per hour in the second quarter, but inflation-adjusted compensation fell, leaving household purchasing power under pressure.
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Gallup: Workplace AI Adoption Rose Six Points in Q2, but Most Jobs Have Not Been Redesigned
Gallup says U.S. organizations expanded their use of artificial intelligence in the second quarter of 2026, while most employees still viewed it as support for existing work.
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U.S. labor productivity rose 1.4% in the second quarter as unit labor costs increased 1.3%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its preliminary second-quarter 2026 Productivity and Costs report on Aug. 6, offering a new measure of U.S. output, labor productivity and unit labor costs.
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U.S. productivity slows in Q1 as labor costs rise
New BLS data show slower productivity and higher labor costs in Q1, a fresh signal on inflation, business margins, and Fed caution.