The jobless rate in the United Kingdom increased slightly during the three months leading up to July. However, wage growth remained steady and is now surpassing inflation, which could potentially alleviate some of the pressure on the Bank of England in its efforts to monitor the cooling labor market.
According to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday, the unemployment rate stood at 4.3% during this period. This figure is slightly higher compared to the 4.2% recorded between April and June, but it aligns with the forecast made by economists in a Wall Street Journal poll.
In terms of average weekly earnings, excluding bonuses, there was no change in the growth rate from June to July. It remained at 7.8% for both periods, in line with the expectations of economists. These figures indicate that wage increases have exceeded the annual rise in consumer prices, which fell to 6.8% in July.
Conclusion The slight increase in the UK’s jobless rate is accompanied by steady wage growth that outpaces inflation. This provides some relief to the Bank of England in its efforts to monitor the state of the labor market.
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