【环球财经】英国劳动力市场降温 本周降息决定再获支撑

Group 1 - The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5.1%, the highest level in nearly five years, with total unemployment increasing by 158,000 to 1.832 million [1] - Total employment has decreased by 16,000 to 34.226 million, marking the second consecutive quarterly decline, primarily due to a reduction in full-time positions [1] - The average wage growth rate, excluding bonuses, has slightly decreased from 4.7% to 4.6% [1] Group 2 - The number of salaried employees in the UK fell by 38,000 to 30.3 million in November, marking a 0.1% month-on-month decline [1] - The wholesale and retail sector experienced the largest decline in employment, losing 70,000 jobs, while the health and social work sector saw an increase of 31,000 jobs [1] - The Bank of England is expected to restart its rate-cutting cycle, with a potential vote split of 5:4 in favor of the decision [2] Group 3 - The UK economy is showing signs of slowing down more than expected, which may lead to a faster decline in inflation [2] - The Bank of England is likely to emphasize that future decisions will depend on data, with a higher threshold for further rate cuts as policy approaches the so-called "neutral rate" [2] - Analysts predict that the Bank of England may implement four rate cuts of 25 basis points each by July 2026, lowering the benchmark rate to 3.0% [2]