U.S. labor share falls to 52.8%, hitting a record low
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- 1In the second quarter of 2026, the labor share of U.S. economic output received as wages and salaries recorded 52.8%.
- 2Fortune 500 companies achieved $2.1 trillion in profits in 2025.
- 3Goldman Sachs analysts estimated that AI automation could replace 25% of total working hours.
So what's the key point?
The share of economic output going to U.S. workers has fallen to a record low of 52.8%. Goldman Sachs analyzed that artificial intelligence could replace 25% of working hours.
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