Date
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 Event Previous Forecast Actual
Mar, 19 07:00
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 Claimant Count Rate
Claimant Count Rate
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Date: Mar, 19 07:00
Importance: Medium
Previous: 5.2%
Forecast: 5.2%
Actual: -
Period: Jan

The Claimant Count is the UK's most timely measure of unemployment. The report measures the number of people who claim unemployment benefits, but actively seeking work. The Claimant Count serves as a barometer for the health of the UK labor market. Higher job growth accompanies economic expansion and could spark inflationary pressures.

The headline number is a percentage change in the figure.

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Mar, 19 07:00
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 Average Earnings Index
Average Earnings Index
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Date: Mar, 19 07:00
Importance: Medium
Previous: 4.2%; 4.2%
Forecast: 3.9%; 4.0%
Actual: -
Period: Jan
It's a leading indicator of consumer inflation - when businesses pay more for labor the higher costs are usually passed on to the consumer. Data represents the 3-month moving average compared to the same period a year earlier. A figure that excludes bonuses is also released, but not included for lack of significance. Source changed series calculation formula as of Jan 2010
 4.2%; 4.2% 3.9%; 4.0% -
Mar, 19 08:30
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 SNB Basic Interest Rate
SNB Basic Interest Rate
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Date: Mar, 19 08:30
Importance: High
Previous: 0.00%
Forecast: 0.00%
Actual: -
Period: Mar
The National Bank of Switzerland introduced a new key rate, abandoning its binding to Libor. One of the most important indicators for currency. Rising rates or even the intention to tighten policies contribute to the growth of the currency.
 0.00% 0.00% -
Mar, 19 08:30
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 SNB Monetary Policy Assessment
SNB Monetary Policy Assessment
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Date: Mar, 19 08:30
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -

It's the primary tool the SNB Governing Board uses to communicate with investors about monetary policy. It contains the outcome of their decision on interest rates and commentary about the economic conditions that influenced their decision. Most importantly, it projects the economic outlook and offers clues on the outcome of future rate decisions.

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Mar, 19 09:00
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 SNB Press Conference
SNB Press Conference
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Date: Mar, 19 09:00
Importance: High
Previous: -
Forecast: -
Actual: -
Period: -
Press Conference SNB takes half an hour after the decision on the bet. Speech may contain unexpected declarations that move markets, but the main remarks solutions will be available a bit earlier during the announcement of the rate decision.
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