What is it? It checks the change in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits during the previous month.
Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy.
When? December 17th at 4:30am Eastern Time.
Trading Tip: If the number is lower than the forecast, you can expect the GBP to rise.
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