U.S. labor costs rose moderately in the third quarter
Oct 30, 2026 20:41:44
In the third quarter, U.S. labor costs rose moderately, with the Employment Cost Index (ECI) increasing by 0.8% last quarter, lower than the 0.9% increase from April to June, in line with expectations. Over the 12 months ending in September, labor costs rose by 3.4%.