How to read this source
Productivity and cost releases relate economic output to labor inputs and compensation. They can contribute to the discussion of growth and inflation, but their figures are not interchangeable with wage growth or consumer prices. Follow the sector, measurement period and revision notes, especially when comparing a preliminary release with a later estimate.
What to check in each release
- Identify the sector and productivity measure.
- Separate output per hour from total output.
- Check revisions and annualized growth conventions.
The headlines below retain the publisher’s dates. Open the original release for complete tables, footnotes and any later corrections, and use the accompanying guides to connect the information with a borrowing decision.