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【特稿】英国4月对美货物出口大降 创1997年以来单月最高跌幅
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-12 13:30

Group 1 - The UK experienced a significant decline in exports to the US, with a drop of £2 billion (approximately $2.7 billion) in April, marking the largest monthly decrease since records began in 1997 [1] - The overall trade deficit for the UK widened from £19.9 billion (approximately $27 billion) in March to £23.2 billion (approximately $31.5 billion) in April [1] - The UK economy contracted by 0.3% month-on-month in April, which was worse than the market expectation of a 0.1% decline, representing the largest monthly drop since October 2023 [1] Group 2 - The decline in GDP growth is attributed to several domestic factors, including the end of the temporary stamp duty relief for home purchases and a decrease in output from the automotive sector [2] - The Bank of England is expected to maintain the base interest rate in the upcoming monetary policy meeting, despite predictions of two potential rate cuts later this year due to the current economic downturn [2]