Reassuring job market data in the United States

CHART OF THE WEEK

Against the backdrop of worries over US growth, the various job-market indicators remain reassuring. Weekly unemployment figures fell once again last week and the number of job openings rose sharply. Moreover, the percentage of employed people resigning increased significantly to reach a record high since 2006.

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Our analysis

As the chart shows, this is a relatively advanced indicator of emerging wage pressures.

We are expecting wages to gain pace this year, which should set the scene for a Fed rate increase once market volatility has been reabsorbed.

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