A full-scale Middle East conflict is unlikely but any further escalation of tensions would have significant adverse consequences for commodity markets and inflation, affirming geopolitical developments as a core economic challenge globally.
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Unemployment rose and pay growth was still stubbornly high, leaving the Bank of England with a choice on its hands at its next interest rates call.