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U.K. Average Earnings ex Bonus

Latest Release

Jan 18, 2022

Actual

3.8%

Forecast

3.8%

4.3%

The Average Earnings Index is an indicator of wage rates that may ultimately lead to inflationary pressures. Bonuses are excluded because the mainly emanate from the City, so they are not broadly spread, and can be volatile. A reading that is stronger than forecast is generally supportive (bullish) for the GBP, while a weaker than forecast reading is generally negative (bearish) for the GBP.

Importance:

Country:

Currency: GBP

Source: Office for National Statistics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Jan 18, 2022 (Nov)	07:00	3.8%	3.8%	4.3%
Dec 14, 2021 (Oct)	07:00	4.3%	4.0%	5.0%
Nov 16, 2021 (Sep)	07:00	4.9%	5.0%	6.0%
Oct 12, 2021 (Aug)	06:00	6.0%	6.0%	6.8%
Sep 14, 2021 (Jul)	06:00	6.8%	6.8%	7.3%
Aug 17, 2021 (Jun)	06:00	7.4%	7.4%	6.6%

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