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    The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy

    MarketWatchMarch 6, 2026 at 7:16 PMBearish1 min read

    Key Takeaways

    • 1Daylight Saving Time costs the U.S. economy $672 million annually.
    • 2Costs are attributed to productivity losses, health issues, and workplace errors.
    • 3The analysis suggests a negative economic impact from the practice of changing clocks.

    The MarketWatch article highlights a significant economic drain from daylight saving time (DST), estimating a cost of $672 million annually for the U.S. This cost primarily stems from productivity losses due to disrupted sleep cycles, leading to increased health issues and workplace errors. Investors should consider the potential for policy changes if economic arguments against DST gain traction, impacting sectors tied to workforce productivity and healthcare.

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