U.S. Q1 2026 Worker Productivity Revisions Show Slower Growth
The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised U.S. nonfarm business sector labor productivity growth for Q1 2026 downward to an annualized rate of 0.3%, below expectations, due primarily to weaker output growth. The data suggests a broader slowdown in economic activity and highlights challenges in maintaining strong productivity gains.
Topics: Bureau of Labor Statistics labor costs Q1 2026 data U.S. productivity