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Data Round-Up: 14Q2 Productivity Solid But Trend Still Weak, Compensation Improving

posted by Michael Lewis on August 08, 2014

Found in US, categorized in Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Tags: productivity labor cost wholesale inventory

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Headline

Stronger-than-expected 14Q2 productivity gain does little to change the anemic trend. Today’s report and recent Employment Cost Index indicate that compensation trends, both wages and benefits, are improving.

Abstract

FMI’s analysis of today's 14Q2 Productivity and Labor Costs data and a review of June Wholesale Inventories results. 

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Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis founded Free Market Inc. (FMI) in 1982 as a full-service economic consulting firm, providing insights and in-depth data analysis primarily for institutional money managers and corporate planning directors.

FMI has compiled a solid record of timely, independent and accurate economic forecasts.  FMI blends its unique analysis of indicators and experience with economic cycles into a consistent overall outlook. They offer both a comprehensive overview and in-depth detail that enable clients to integrate FMI’s insights into their decision-making process.

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