Eurozone hourly labor costs rose 3% year-on-year in Q2, marking the slowest growth since 2021

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Eurozone hourly labor costs increased by 3% year-on-year in the second quarter, compared to a previous rise of 3.2%, marking the slowest growth since the fourth quarter of 2021. Wages and salaries grew by 3.0%, down from 3.3% previously; non-wage costs increased by 3.0%, compared to a previous 2.8%.

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