美国三季度就业成本指数涨幅放缓
Xin Hua She·2025-12-11 11:00

Core Viewpoint - The employment cost index in the U.S. rose by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q3, indicating a slowdown in labor demand and slow growth in worker income [1] Group 1: Employment Cost Index - The employment cost index increased by 0.8% in Q3, a deceleration compared to Q2 [1] - Year-on-year, the index rose by 3.5%, marking the smallest increase since Q2 2021 [1] Group 2: Labor Market Trends - Companies are generally slowing down their hiring pace, with some initiating layoffs [1] - The resignation rate is decreasing, and labor demand is expected to weaken further in the second half of 2025, leading to anticipated wage growth slowdown in 2026 [1] - Job vacancies in October were reported at 7.67 million, slightly above the 7.615 million from the previous year and 7.658 million in September, indicating a continued cooling trend in the labor market [1]