UK February average weekly earnings 3mth-year +1.8% vs +2.3% exp

UK wages and jobs data report 20 April

– +2.1% prev

– Feb weekly earnings ex bonus 3mth-year +2.2% vs +2.1% exp vs +2.2% prev

– March claimant count rate 2.1% as exp/prev

First monthly increase in jobless since Aug 2015 will be of concern to the BOE and govt alike but the wages data will continue to be the focus and main worry.

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