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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Unit Labor Costs YoY climbed to 2.1% in February 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2013
US Unit Labor Costs YoY climbed to 2.1% in February 2013, released March 2013, up 2.0% from January's 0.1% reading.
Latest Release
2.100000
Actual
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Consensus
0.100000
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 | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Unit Labor Costs YoY (United States) was reported at 2.1% in March 2013. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.1%. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
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 Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17) and Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2013.
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Unit Labor Costs YoY - US
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About Unit Labor Costs YoY — United States
DEFINITION
Unit Labor Costs YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in labor costs for businesses over a one-year period. It takes into account both wages and benefits paid to employees, providing insight into the overall cost of labor for a company. This indicator is often used by investors and analysts to assess the efficiency and productivity of a company's workforce, as well as potential impacts on profitability. A higher YoY increase in unit labor costs may indicate rising labor expenses and potential inflationary pressures, while a lower increase may suggest cost-cutting measures or improved productivity.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2013): actual 2.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.