Labour market data (Mar./Apr.)

The soft tone of the labour market figures should temper expectations of a near-term interest rate rise following yesterday’s relatively hawkish comments by some MPC members. Although the fall in unemployment may be a one-off, slower jobs growth would be consistent with other indications that productivity is finally picking up.

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