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UK claimant count rate rises to 4.5%, fuelling BoE rate-cut bets and weighing on sterling

UK claimant count rate rose to 4.5% in May, signalling softer labour markets and dovish BoE expectations.
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:23 am
Categories: Live Updates
UK unemployment dips but wages stay firm, keeping Bank of England rate-cut bets in check

UK unemployment dipped, wages stayed strong; BoE cuts unlikely. GBP/USD volatile; traders eye straddles, CPI catalyst.
Written on June 18, 2026 at 9:22 am
Categories: Live Updates
UK unemployment dips to 4.9% as wage growth and sticky inflation curb BoE cut odds

UK unemployment hit 4.9% vs 5.0% forecast; wage growth and sticky inflation suggest higher rates, supporting GBP.
Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:53 am
Categories: Live Updates
UK Jobless Claims Rise to 31.2k in May, Raising Questions Over Sterling and BoE Outlook

UK claimant count rose 31.2k in May, beating forecasts, weakening jobs outlook and pressuring GBP, gilts.
Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:52 am
Categories: Live Updates
GBP/USD bounces as Iran truce dents dollar, while soft UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains

GBP/USD rebounded above 1.3300 on Iran-deal dollar dip, but weak UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains.
Written on June 18, 2026 at 8:23 am
Categories: Live Updates
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