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U.K. Average Earnings Index +Bonus

Latest Release

Jan 21, 2025

Actual

5.6%

Forecast

5.6%

5.2%

The Average Earnings Index measures change in the price businesses and the government pay for labour, including bonuses. The Average Earnings figure gives us a good indication of personal income growth during the given month, but also potential inflationary pressures.

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.

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Currency: GBP

Source: Office for National Statistics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Feb 18, 2025 (Dec)	07:00			5.6%
Jan 21, 2025 (Nov)	07:00	5.6%	5.6%	5.2%
Dec 17, 2024 (Oct)	07:00	5.2%	4.6%	4.4%
Nov 12, 2024 (Sep)	07:00	4.3%	3.9%	3.9%
Oct 15, 2024 (Aug)	06:00	3.8%	3.8%	4.1%
Sep 10, 2024 (Jul)	06:00	4.0%	4.1%	4.6%

News

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