Tagged: wage growth

February 20, 2026 @ 12:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest UK labor market figures released on 17 February 2026 point to a steadily cooling jobs market, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to resume cutting interest rates as soon as March, according to leading economists at KPMG UK. Yael Selfin, Vice… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 12:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, Lee Hopley, Director of Economic Insight and Research at UK Finance, emphasizes the importance of reviewing the economic data and policy decisions from the close of 2025. In the organization’s latest Monthly Economic Review, Hopley notes that this analysis provides… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 1:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US private sector employers added a subdued 41,000 jobs in December 2025, marking a recovery from the prior month’s revised loss of 29,000 positions, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. This figure fell short of economists’ expectations for around 48,000 new roles, highlighting… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 12:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the new year begins, the economic landscape is immediately dominated by a surge of employment-related indicators, offering fresh insights into the labor market’s trajectory. This week promises a packed schedule of reports that could shape perceptions of the US economy, particularly amid concerns over… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, a notable shift has emerged in the US economy: for many workers, earnings are rising at a pace that outstrips the climb in living costs. Since 2019, average paychecks have climbed by about 30%, edging ahead of the 26% uptick in consumer… Read More