U.S. employment costs rose 0.8% in the third quarter, down from 0.9% in the prior quarter, InvestingLive reports. Wages rose 0.7%, while benefits increased 0.9%. Annual civilian compensation growth was 3.4%, with benefits growing faster than wages. Private-industry wages fell 0.6% after inflation over the year, showing that higher nominal pay did not preserve purchasing power.
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The U.S. Employment Cost Index rose 0.8% quarter on quarter in Q3.
InvestingLive / ForexLivePrivate-industry inflation-adjusted wages and salaries fell 0.6% over the year.
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