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ForexMedium•17 February 2026•

1 min read

Markets Await UK Labor Market Data as GBP/USD Volatility Looms

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Financial markets are closely monitoring the release of official UK labor market data for the three months ending in December, scheduled for 07:00 GMT today. The report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will feature key employment figures and wage growth data, which serve as vital indicators for underlying inflation. These metrics are essential for the Bank of England (BoE) as it evaluates its future monetary policy path and interest rate trajectory. Stronger-than-anticipated wage growth could fuel hawkish expectations for the BoE, potentially providing a significant boost to the British Pound. Conversely, any signs of unexpected weakness in the labor market might trigger a sell-off in the GBP/USD pair as traders weigh the possibility of earlier rate cuts. The outcome is expected to drive immediate volatility across GBP-related instruments, including EUR/GBP and the FTSE 100 index.