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Employment cost index
Is slowing wage growth good news for inflation?
by
Henry Epp
Oct 31, 2023
But recent union victories may keep upward pressure on wages.
How much are employers paying for labor? That's where the ECI comes in.
by
Sean McHenry
Oct 30, 2023
The employment cost index, a favorite Federal Reserve data point, captures the cost of employing people, including benefits.
Wage growth may be slowing, but consumers still have the power to spend
by
Justin Ho
Jul 28, 2023
Wages are rising faster than prices. So on average, people’s purchasing power is increasing.
New data shows companies are spending more on workers
Apr 29, 2022
Wages are rising and benefits are getting better. Trouble is, inflation is outpacing pay.
The statistic Fed Chair Powell uses to keep an eye out for wage inflation
Jan 26, 2022
The central bank will scrutinize the employment cost index for 2021’s fourth quarter for signs that rising pay could fuel rising prices.
Employee compensation growth stalls out
Jul 31, 2015
Labor costs and wages make anemic gains in second quarter reports.