The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm business productivity rose by 1.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, with unit labor costs increasing by 1.2 percent at seasonally adjusted annualized rates. This data highlights shifts in the nation's economic efficiency.
In the manufacturing sector, productivity saw a more significant increase of 2.4 percent during the same period. Notably, unit labor costs in manufacturing decreased by 0.3 percent, indicating improved cost efficiency for producers. The BLS regularly publishes these figures to track economic performance.