Nonfarm productivity above 3 percent in 2026 anchors near even odds

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    "Kalshi prices the US nonfarm productivity YoY above 3% in any 2026 quarter at 45%, near even odds.",
    "Cooling inflation reduces nominal output distortion, but does not directly confirm real productivity gains above 3%.",
    "The Fed holding rates steady despite softer CPI keeps financing costs elevated, which could compress capital investment and weigh on productivity.",
    "Resolves via Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation releases; quarterly data cadence means multiple resolution windows remain in 2026."
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