Economics
U.S. Productivity Rose Less Than Forecast in Second Quarter
- Nonfarm productivity rose an annualized 2.3% in second quarter
- Output, hours worked rose as unit labor costs increase 1%
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Productivity in the U.S. took a step back in the second quarter, indicating an easing in the rapid pace of efficiency gains seen at the start of the year.