机构：英国经济似乎正在失去动力

Core Viewpoint - The UK economy appears to be losing momentum, with signs indicating a potential recession [1] Economic Performance - A report from Paul Dales of Capital Economics suggests that the strong start for the US economy in 2025 has ended [1] - Data released on Friday shows that UK retail sales fell more than expected in May, marking the largest decline since December 2023 [1] - This decline has erased the sales growth seen in the first few months of the year, which contributed to unexpectedly strong growth in the first quarter [1] Consumer Behavior - Despite the overall economic slowdown, consumer spending in the UK may still outperform other sectors [1] - There has been an improvement in consumer confidence, but the GDP for the second quarter appears to be quite weak [1]