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    Sterling jumps after stronger than expected wage growth, upside limited

    UK unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.0% in August, matched expectations. Wage growth, on the other hand, is an upside surprise. Average weekly earnings including bonus rose 3.7% 3moy in August, above expectation of 2.4% 3moy. Average weekly earnings excluding bonus rose 3.1% 3moy, above expectation of 2.8% 3moy. In September, claimant counts rose 18.5k, above expectation of 4.5k. Full release here.

    GBP/USD edged higher after the release. But upside is limited so far..

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