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United StatesUS Unit Labor Cost QoQ held to 4.2% in Q1 2014
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2014
US Unit Labor Cost QoQ held to 4.2% in Q1 2014, released May 2014. The print exceeded the 2.6% consensus by 1.6%. Unit Labor Cost QoQ is now the highest in 8 months.
Latest Release
4.2
Actual
2.6
Consensus
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Unit Labor Cost QoQ (United States) was reported at 4.2% in May 2014. This beat the market consensus of 2.6% by 1.6%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Fed Hammack Speech (Oct 12) and Budget Balance (Oct 12).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2014.
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Unit Labor Cost QoQ - US
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About Unit Labor Cost QoQ — United States
DEFINITION
Unit Labor Cost QoQ is a financial indicator that measures the change in labor costs for businesses over a quarter. It provides valuable insights into the efficiency and productivity of a company's workforce, as well as their ability to manage labor expenses. This indicator is often used by investors and analysts to assess the overall health and profitability of a business. A higher Unit Labor Cost QoQ may indicate increased labor expenses and potentially lower profitability, while a lower Unit Labor Cost QoQ may suggest improved efficiency and higher profits.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2014): actual 4.2 %, consensus 2.6 %. Prior reading (Sep 2013): 0 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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