Minutes from the last policy meeting showed that all members of the committee voted unanimously to keep rates at the record-low level of 0.5% and its QE program unchanged. The strong economy could further strengthen the British pound and lead to inflation-rates below the targeted 2% - a level not seen for more than a year. A rate hike over the course of the next three years is seen more likely than not - although there was a "range of views" in the committee.
U.K.'s Unemployment Rate for February remained at 5.7%, a six-year low, analyst expected a decline to 5.6%. The Claimant Count fell seasonally adjusted 31,000 in February, compared to expectations for a decline of 30,000 people.
Average earnings increased less-than-expected in the 3 months to January. Average earnings rose 1.8% compared to a previous reading of +2.1%, below the forecasted increase of +2.2%. Average earnings excluding boni rose +1.6%.
© 2000-2024. All rights reserved.
This site is managed by Teletrade D.J. LLC 2351 LLC 2022 (Euro House, Richmond Hill Road, Kingstown, VC0100, St. Vincent and the Grenadines).
The information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice.
The company does not serve or provide services to customers who are residents of the US, Canada, Iran, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Yemen and FATF blacklisted countries.
Making transactions on financial markets with marginal financial instruments opens up wide possibilities and allows investors who are willing to take risks to earn high profits, carrying a potentially high risk of losses at the same time. Therefore you should responsibly approach the issue of choosing the appropriate investment strategy, taking the available resources into account, before starting trading.
Use of the information: full or partial use of materials from this website must always be referenced to TeleTrade as the source of information. Use of the materials on the Internet must be accompanied by a hyperlink to teletrade.org. Automatic import of materials and information from this website is prohibited.
Please contact our PR department if you have any questions or need assistance at pr@teletrade.global.