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U.S. Industrial Output Rises 0.7% in April
The Economy

U.S. Industrial Output Rises 0.7% in April

"The outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector is still bright, in part because rising oil prices will lead to more U.S. production."
By Matthew Heller | May 16, 2018
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US Productivity Posts Unexpected 0.1% Drop
The Economy

US Productivity Posts Unexpected 0.1% Drop

The Q4 decline follows a 2.7% gain in Q3 but economists believe higher capital spending could lift productivity this year.
By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2018
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Productivity Growth Revised Upward to Zero
The Economy

Productivity Growth Revised Upward to Zero

Despite the revision, productivity in the first quarter still showed the worst performance since the second quarter of last year.
By Matthew Heller | June 5, 2017
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U.S. Productivity Posts Best Quarter in 2 Years
The Economy

U.S. Productivity Posts Best Quarter in 2 Years

Output rose at a 3.1% annual rate in the third quarter, ending three straight quarters of decline, but the overall trend remains weak.
By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2016
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U.S. Worker Productivity in Q3 Better Than Expected
Workplace Issues

U.S. Worker Productivity in Q3 Better Than Expected

A slight rise in output and a fall in hours worked lead to productivity gains in the third quarter.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 5, 2015
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