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US Q3 unit labor costs +0.8% vs +1.5% expected

  • 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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