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2026.11.0613:30:00UTC+00U.S. Wage Growth Eases Slightly in October, Signaling Gradual Cooling of Labor Pressures

U.S. Average Hourly Earnings growth edged down in October 2026, suggesting a modest cooling in wage pressures. On a year-over-year basis, wages increased by 3.1% in October, compared with a 3.2% annual gain recorded in September 2026.

The data, updated on 06 November 2026, indicate that while wage growth remains positive, the pace of increase is easing when comparing each month to the same period a year earlier. This slight deceleration in annual wage growth may be interpreted by markets and policymakers as a sign that labor cost pressures are stabilizing, which can have implications for inflation dynamics and future monetary policy expectations.

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