Us Worker Productivity Fell 0.9 Pct. Annual Rate

U.S. worker productivity fell by the largest amount in a year from January through March. The steeper drop in production than first estimated suggests companies could hire more in the coming months.

Senh: I'll take this as good news since it would mean more hires in the coming months.

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