The Macro Minute with Darius Dale

Is US productivity growth still booming?

May 7, 2026·5 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We focus on whether the recent slowdown in US productivity growth undermines 42 Macro’s long-term “Productivity Boom” thesis. Darius argues that while Q1 Nonfarm Productivity data came in weaker than expected, the decline in Unit Labor Costs suggests the slowdown is likely temporary rather than structural.

Podzilla Summary coming soon

Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Listen to This Episode

Get summaries like this every morning.

Free AI-powered recaps of The Macro Minute with Darius Dale and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.

Get Free Summaries →

Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.