UK wage growth exceeds forecasts as it jumps to 5.2%

Ahead of BoE rate decision

Linus Uhlig
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UK wage growth accelerated more than forecast in the three months to October, further assuring the likelihood that the Bank of England will resist cutting interest rates later this week.

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