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Labor Costs Gauge Surges 1.3% in Q3

Labor Costs Gauge Surges 1.3% in Q3

“It is hardly surprising that employers are having to pay up given the shortage of qualified labor at the moment."

By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2021

Labor Cost Index Rises 0.7% in Fourth Quarter

Labor Cost Index Rises 0.7% in Fourth Quarter

“Overall, compensation costs are likely to remain subdued going forward, reflective of a high level of unemployment that will restrain wages."

By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2021

Consumer ‘Wants’ Push Up Spending in June

Consumer ‘Wants’ Push Up Spending in June

Strong discretionary spending signals consumer confidence, rising solidly along with several other key economic indicators.

By William Sprouse | July 31, 2018

Cost-of-Employment Increases Wane

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Cost-of-Employment Increases Wane

Employment costs rose 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2016, below the level of increases in the prior three quarters.

By Sean Allocca | January 31, 2017

CFO Daily Roundup of July 31, 2015

CFO Daily Roundup of July 31, 2015

A collection of CFO.com articles and stories published on July 31, 2015.

By Kerry Maruna | August 3, 2015

Labor Costs Stagnant

Labor Costs Stagnant

The U.S. employment cost index rose just 0.2% in the second quarter, the smallest increase in 33 years.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 31, 2015

Labor Costs Up Sharply for 2nd Straight Quarter

Labor Costs Up Sharply for 2nd Straight Quarter

Improving wages could prod the Fed to move sooner on interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | June 12, 2015

Is Wage Growth Breaking Out?

Is Wage Growth Breaking Out?

First-quarter data show that U.S. wages and salaries are beginning to rise after years of stagnation.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 30, 2015