Higher numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for GBP/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/GBP pairs.
The typical/expected impact on GBP pairs is high.
The consensus forecast for Claimant Count Change is 22.3K. A higher value than forecast tends to be bullish for xxx/GBP pairs and bearish for GBP/xxx pairs.
The most recent announced value for Claimant Count Change was 18.7K against a forecast of 30.3K.
Other recent announcements which may affect the market's interpretation of the next Claimant Count Change result:
Previous | Latest | ||||
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BoE MPC Vote Rate Cut | Bearish change | 1 | 7 | ||
BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike | (no change) | 0 | 0 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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Currency: | GBP |
Source: | Office for National Statistics |
Category: | Labor Market |
Frequency: | Monthly |