Employment lags activity, but leads the MPC

While employment tends to lag changes in economic activity, the labour market figures will be crucial in leading the MPC’s decision about whether to cut interest rates or not in the coming months, even if there is a clear Conservative election victory and a Brexit deal by 31st January.

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