US labor costs rise moderately in fourth quarter
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US labor costs rise moderately in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. labor costs rose marginally in the fourth quarter, offering some comfort to Federal Reserve officials after progress lowering inflation stalled at the end of 2024.