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- Prelim was +1.9%
- Prior was +2.4%
- Productivity +2.2% vs +2.2% expected
- Prior was +2.1%
US productivity has been impressive and could have implications for monetary policy but it’s not a short-term market mover. The drop in unit labor costs is disinflationary. The market is pricing in an 85% chance of a Fed cut next week but tomorrow’s CPI reading could be pivotal.
This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
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