US: Average Hourly Earnings up 0.2% in January

FXStreet (Barcelona) - The US Average Hourly Earnings increased by 0.2% in January, after remaining unchanged in December, the US Department of Labor reported today. This result is in line with forecasts. On an annual basis Average Hourly Earnings rose by 1.9%, after growing 1.8%.

Average Weekly Hours climbed to 34.5 from 34.4, against expectations of remaining at 34.5.

US NFP grew by 169K in August.