actual 3.6, previous 3.9
On August 2, 2024, at 12:30 (GMT), the economic event "Average Hourly Earnings YoY" for the United States was released. The actual value reported was 3.6%, which was a decrease of 0.3% from the previous value.
This event is considered to have a medium impact on the market. It measures the year-over-year percentage change in the average hourly earnings of American workers, providing insights into wage growth trends.
The market had anticipated a slightly higher value, with an estimate of 3.7%. The actual figure of 3.6% was lower than both the estimate and the previous value of 3.9%, indicating a slight slowdown in the growth rate of average hourly earnings compared to the previous period.
Overall, this event suggests a moderation in wage growth in the US economy, which can have implications for consumer spending, inflation, and overall economic performance.