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GBP: Average Earnings Index 3m/y

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Kacper MrukApril 21, 2026Updated: April 19, 20261 min read
GBP: Average Earnings Index 3m/y

The Average Earnings Index 3m/y is an indicator that measures changes in wages in the United Kingdom over the last three months compared to the previous year. An increase in this indicator may suggest rising inflationary pressures, which is significant for the monetary policy of the Bank of England....

IndicatorValue
Forecast3.6%
Previous3.9%

The Average Earnings Index 3m/y is an indicator that measures changes in wages in the United Kingdom over the last three months compared to the previous year. An increase in this indicator may suggest rising inflationary pressures, which is significant for the monetary policy of the Bank of England. Changes in wages affect consumer spending, which in turn impacts economic growth.

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The Average Earnings Index 3m/y stood at 4.0%, exceeding the forecast of 3.6% and the previous figure of 3.9%. This result indicates increasing inflationary pressure, which may prompt the Bank of England to adopt a more aggressive monetary policy. In response to this data, one can expect a strengthening of the British pound and a potential rise in bond yields. It is important to monitor reactions in the stock market and volatility in the currency market, as well as the impact on the DXY index, which may reflect overall investor sentiment.

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