U.K. Labour Productivity 0.7% Vs. -0.2% Est.; 0.6% (Revised) Prior
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U.K. Labour Productivity increased by 0.7%, surpassing the estimated -0.2% and the prior revised figure of 0.6%.
February 15, 2024 | 7:12 am
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The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) may see positive short-term movement due to the higher than expected U.K. Labour Productivity growth.
Higher labour productivity in the U.K. suggests a stronger economy, which can lead to increased investor confidence in assets related to the U.K. market, such as EWU. The positive surprise in productivity growth compared to the estimates indicates a potentially stronger economic outlook, which can positively impact the performance of EWU in the short term.
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