Group 1 - The latest data indicates an unexpected rise in the UK's unemployment rate to 4.8%, the highest level since May 2021, while private sector wage growth slowed to 4.4%, below market expectations and the lowest since the end of 2021 [1][4] - The data suggests a loosening labor market, providing support for more dovish members of the Monetary Policy Committee who wish to maintain interest rate cut expectations [4] - The number of job vacancies decreased by only 9,000 in the three months to September, indicating that the labor market is stabilizing despite the recent challenges [4][8] Group 2 - The UK's inflation rate is nearly double the 2% target, leading to intensified debates within the Bank of England regarding the risk of a feedback loop from high inflation pushing up wage demands [6] - Recent discussions among policymakers, including Megan Greene, highlight concerns about second-round effects of inflation, although the market has largely ruled out further rate cuts this year [6] - The recent slowdown in layoffs due to the April payroll tax increase and minimum wage rise aligns with a key survey indicating stabilization in multiple labor market indicators [8]
英国就业市场显著“松动”：失业率意外上升 薪资增速创近四年新低
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-14 07:36