With the weak GDP print on Friday, it should come as no surprise that labour productivity took a nosedive - falling 1% versus expectations for a 0.2% gain.

The productivity hit more than offset falling hourly wages in a challenging job market, sending unit labour costs up 0.4% versus Q1.

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