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英国服务业6月扩张加速 通胀压力降至四年低位
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-03 09:33

Group 1 - The UK services sector experienced its fastest expansion in nearly a year in June, with the final value of the Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising from 50.9 in May to 52.8, indicating the quickest growth since August 2024 [1] - The rate of price increases in the services sector fell to its lowest level in nearly four years, suggesting that price pressures monitored by the Bank of England are easing [1] - Despite a significant increase in new business, concerns about political and economic uncertainty have led to a slight decrease in business expectations for the coming year [1][2] Group 2 - The composite PMI rose from 50.3 in May to 52.0, indicating a potential recovery in the manufacturing sector after a prolonged downturn [1] - A survey indicated that the annual wage growth rate for UK businesses reached 4.6% in Q1 2025, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points from the previous quarter [2] - 29% of UK businesses expect a decline in sales due to changes in US trade policy, highlighting the impact of global economic conditions on local enterprises [2]