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Productivity Rose 7.3% in Q2

Productivity Rose 7.3% in Q2

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 7.3% in Q2 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 38.9% and hours worked decreased 43.0%.

Retail Sales Rose 1.2% in July

Retail Sales Rose 1.2% in July

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2020 were $536.0 billion, an increase of 1.2% from the previous month, and 2.7% above July 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 8.4% in June

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 8.4% in June

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,394.0 billion, up 8.4% from May 2020 but was down 4.3% from June 2019, according to the Commerce Department.