Group 1 - The inflation rate in the UK rose to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, making the UK the highest among the G7 countries [3][4] - The service sector inflation rate increased from 4.7% to 5.0%, exceeding economists' expectations [3] - The main drivers of inflation include rising transportation costs, particularly airfares, and a 4.9% increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices [7] Group 2 - The UK economy showed weak growth of only 0.3% in the second quarter, despite a slight strengthening of the pound [4] - The Bank of England has indicated a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts due to persistent inflation concerns [6][7] - Analysts expect inflation to remain high, potentially reaching 4% in September before declining [8]
英国通胀居G7之首：消费者面临更大压力
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-20 16:00