Group 1 - The latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicates that UK manufacturing activity declined at the fastest rate in five months, reflecting weak domestic and international demand, along with a sharp drop in export orders [1] - The UK manufacturing PMI fell from 47.0 in August to 46.2 in September, remaining in the contraction zone, with this decline being the largest in five months and below market expectations [1] - Key drivers of the PMI drop include a significant reduction in new orders and concerns over weakening demand in both domestic and overseas markets [1] Group 2 - The output sub-index dropped to 45.7, marking a six-month low and a notable decrease from the previous value of 49.3 [1] - Manufacturers are reportedly reducing output in response to declining orders, with a continuous decline in orders for 12 months, reaching the highest drop in nearly two years [1] - Employment in the manufacturing sector has also been under pressure, with companies reducing staff levels for the 11th consecutive month due to high employment taxes, minimum wage increases, and the lingering effects of past energy price hikes [1] Group 3 - The automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover experienced production disruptions due to a cyber attack, which also impacted the reported data [1] - There is heightened market attention on the upcoming annual budget announcement by the UK Chancellor, with many businesses believing that tax policies and fiscal stimulus measures could be crucial for boosting confidence and supporting a recovery in manufacturing [2]
机构称英国制造业九月萎缩 加速趋弱显现
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-02 13:45