Group 1 - The UK’s August PMI data exceeded expectations, with the composite PMI rising to 53.0, the highest level since August 2024, driven by a strong rebound in the services sector [1] - The services PMI increased from 51.8 in July to 53.6, indicating a robust outlook for business activity over the next year, the most optimistic since October 2024 [1] - Despite positive overall data, the manufacturing PMI fell to 47.3, marking a three-month low and remaining below the neutral 50 mark for the fifth consecutive month, reflecting the impact of the global trade environment [1] Group 2 - The CBI reported a worsening in industrial orders, with the balance dropping from -30 in July to -33, the lowest level since early 2025, indicating a continued decline in demand [2] - The output expectations index for the next three months fell sharply from -6 to -13, the lowest since May, highlighting pervasive pessimism in the manufacturing sector [2] - Rising costs are squeezing profit margins for manufacturers, leading to a decline in pricing power, with the sales price expectations index dropping from 21 to 9, the lowest since October 2024 [2]
【环球财经】英国8月PMI数据超预期 英国央行或延长政策持稳周期
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-21 14:20