UK Unemployment Rate (Feb) 4.9% vs. Exp. 5.2% (Prev. 5.2%, Low. 5.1%, High. 5.3%)
The UK unemployment rate came in at 4.9%, beating expectations of 5.2%.
"A Pakistani official source told Al Arabiya: The US and Iranian delegations will arrive in Islamabad today at the same time"; "The second round of negotiations will be held as scheduled"
BoJ Financial System Report: Japan’s financial system has been maintaining stability on the whole; Japanese banks have sufficient capital bases and stable funding bases to withstand various stress situations
UK Unemployment Rate (Feb) 4.9% vs. Exp. 5.2% (Prev. 5.2%, Low. 5.1%, High. 5.3%)
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Israeli army reportedly withdrew part of its forces south of Lebanon following the start of the ceasefire, according to sources cited by Haaretz
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This positive surprise could suggest a strengthening labor market, which may impact the Bank of England's policy stance and overall economic growth outlook, potentially supporting GBP in the short term against the USD and other currencies.
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