Employment Costs Jump

The employment cost index increased by 0.7% in Q3, which was higher than the 0.5% expected by economists. The ECI is an important indicator of wages. A high number is a big deal, because it's both a sign of inflation and labor-market tightness, two forces that put pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy sooner than later.

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