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U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 3.3% in Q2 2025

9/5/2025

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The U.S. Labor Department reported a 3.3% rise in labor productivity for Q2 2025, up from 2.4%.
Economists expected no changes to productivity figures.
Output increased by 4.4%, while hours worked were adjusted down to 1.1%.
This productivity growth follows a 1.8% decline in Q1 2025.
Unit labor costs rose by 1.0%, and hourly compensation increased to 4.3%.

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Story summary

The U.S. Labor Department reported a 3.3% rise in labor productivity for Q2 2025, up from 2.4%.
Economists expected no changes to productivity figures.
Output increased by 4.4%, while hours worked were adjusted down to 1.1%.
This productivity growth follows a 1.8% decline in Q1 2025.
Unit labor costs rose by 1.0%, and hourly compensation increased to 4.3%.