U.K. Labour Productivity For Q2 0.1% Vs. -0.3% Est.; -0.2% (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. Labour Productivity for Q2 came in at 0.1%, beating the estimated -0.3% and improving from the revised prior figure of -0.2%.
August 15, 2024 | 9:16 am
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The U.K. Labour Productivity for Q2 came in at 0.1%, beating the estimated -0.3% and improving from the revised prior figure of -0.2%. This positive economic indicator could boost investor confidence in the iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU).
The better-than-expected labour productivity figures suggest an improving economic environment in the U.K., which could lead to increased investor confidence in U.K.-focused ETFs like EWU.
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