The UK labour market under the microscope
Release time: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | 06:00 UTCThe UK publishes fresh labour-market data, including July's change in jobless-benefit claims. It's one of the timeliest gauges of employment and often stirs notable volatility across sterling pairs.
In the previous report, the unemployment rate rose to 4.9%, up 0.2 percentage points on the year and a sign the jobs market is cooling. A further rise in claims could weigh on the pound and move GBP/USD, while an improvement may offer sterling some support.
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