The U.S. nonfarm business sector experienced a 1.4 percent increase in productivity during the second quarter of 2026, accompanied by a 1.3 percent rise in unit labor costs, both measured at seasonally adjusted annual rates. These statistics were announced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manufacturing productivity also saw an increase, rising by 1.9 percent in the same quarter. In contrast to the broader nonfarm sector, unit labor costs within manufacturing remained unchanged, highlighting distinct economic trends.