英国一季度经济增速超预期 房地产市场和家庭支出为主要动力

Group 1 - The UK economy experienced its fastest growth since early 2024, with a GDP increase of 0.7% in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in real estate market activity and manufacturers increasing output in response to US import tariffs [1] - Household spending rose by 0.4%, supported by housing, household goods and services, and transportation, with March's growth rate revised up from 0.2% to 0.4% [1] - The real estate market saw a significant increase in transaction volume before the expiration of tax relief for specific homebuyers at the end of March, contributing to economic growth [1] Group 2 - Manufacturing performance was particularly strong, growing by 1.1% compared to Q4 2024 [1] - However, GDP fell by 0.3% in April, indicating that the strong growth in Q1 may not continue throughout the year [2] - Experts warn that despite encouraging Q1 economic data, future growth prospects remain uncertain due to a complex global economic environment and new US import tariffs that may challenge UK exporters [2]