UK average earnings index rose 2.5% in January, as expected

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21 February 2018

UK average earnings index rose 2.5% in January, as expected

Latest estimates show that average weekly earnings in nominal terms (that is, not adjusted for price inflation) increased by 2.5% both including and excluding bonuses compared with a year earlier.

Average weekly earnings for employees in Great Britain in real terms (that is, adjusted for price inflation) fell by 0.3% both including and excluding bonuses compared with a year earlier.

Germany's 10-year bond yield extends falls to 2-week low at 0.697 pct , down 4 basis points on the day

UK unemployment rate up 0.1% to 4.4%

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