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Corporate Productivity Soars Amid Steady Employment Trends

9/6/2025

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Non-financial corporate sector productivity increased by 3.4% annually, with a notable 5.7% rise last quarter.
The "Working Families Tax Cut Bill" is pending, yet real wages are on the rise.
August's employment report anticipates 75,000 non-farm payrolls, though actual figures may differ.
Job openings dipped below the unemployed count for the first time since April 2021.
The unemployment rate holds steady at 4.2%, while business investment in non-defense capital goods exceeds 10% growth annually.
The ISM services index improved to 52%, contrasting with manufacturing, which remains below 50%.

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Story summary

Non-financial corporate sector productivity increased by 3.4% annually, with a notable 5.7% rise last quarter.
The "Working Families Tax Cut Bill" is pending, yet real wages are on the rise.
August's employment report anticipates 75,000 non-farm payrolls, though actual figures may differ.
Job openings dipped below the unemployed count for the first time since April 2021.
The unemployment rate holds steady at 4.2%, while business investment in non-defense capital goods exceeds 10% growth annually.
The ISM services index improved to 52%, contrasting with manufacturing, which remains below 50%.