劳工部长马林·皮莱蒂奇将克罗地亚的工资水平与斯洛文尼亚的工资水平进行比较，指出2016年克 罗地亚的最低工资是斯洛文尼亚最低工资的50%，而如今这一数字已达到75%。另一方面，就平均工资 而言，克罗地亚的工资水平已从斯洛文尼亚平均工资的72%上升至90%。并重申克罗地亚失业率目前处 于历史低位。克政府的目标是通过社会对话、鼓励经济发展和采取措施降低劳动力成本，使最低工资与 平均工资和中位数工资一起持续上涨。 （原标题：克罗地亚劳动力成本激增） 据克通社9月24日报道，克罗地亚雇主协会（HUP）首席执行官伊雷娜·韦伯表示，近年来克罗地亚 的劳动力成本"爆炸式增长"，行政费用的增加使劳动力成本超过了生产力水平。自2019年以来，最低工 资上涨了92%，劳动力成本上涨了61.6%，是欧盟平均涨幅的2.5倍。同期公共部门的工资预算在两年内 增长了58%，公共部门平均工资与实体经济平均工资之间的差距处于历史最高水平，差距达到32.3%。 她认为，造成劳动力成本大幅上涨的部分原因是当地工人的生产效率低下，克罗地亚经济在竞争力方面 正在落后。 ...

Core Insights - The nominal hourly labor cost in the Eurozone increased by 3.6% year-on-year in Q2 2025, compared to a 3.4% increase in Q1 2025 [1] - The overall nominal hourly labor cost in the EU rose by 4.0% year-on-year in Q2 2025, slightly down from 4.1% in Q1 2025 [1] - Croatia's nominal hourly labor cost growth slowed to 9.2% in Q2 2025, down from 13.5% in Q1 2025 [2] Labor Cost Breakdown - In the Eurozone, wages and salaries grew by 3.7% year-on-year in Q2 2025, while non-wage costs increased by 3.4% [1] - In the EU, wages and salaries rose by 4.1%, and non-wage costs increased by 3.8% [1] - The construction sector saw the highest labor cost increases, with Eurozone and EU costs rising by 4.7% and 4.8% respectively [1] Country-Specific Insights - Bulgaria recorded the highest nominal hourly labor cost increase at 13.2%, followed by Hungary at 10.9%, Romania at 10.4%, and Estonia at 10.3% [1] - France had the slowest growth in labor costs at 1.4%, with Malta following at 1.8% [1]

Economic Outlook - The economic sentiment in the Eurozone improved in September, with the economic sentiment index rising by 1.0 points to 26.1, exceeding market expectations of 20.3 [1] - The current economic situation index also improved by 2.4 points to -28.8, indicating a more favorable outlook [1] - Approximately 51.7% of surveyed analysts expect stable economic activity, while 37.2% anticipate improvement, and 11.1% foresee deterioration [1] Labor Costs - Eurozone hourly labor costs increased by 3.6% year-on-year in Q2, slightly below the preliminary estimate of 3.7% but higher than the revised 3.4% in Q1 [1] - Wage growth was recorded at 3.7% in Q2, up from 3.5% in Q1, while non-wage costs grew by 3.4%, compared to the previous 3.2% [1] - Labor costs in the business economy sector rose by 4.0%, with construction leading at 4.7%, followed by services at 4.3%, and industry at 3.3% [1] Industrial Production - Eurozone industrial production increased by 0.3% month-on-month in July, reversing a previous decline of 0.6% and aligning with market expectations [2] - Year-on-year, industrial production grew by 1.8%, significantly faster than the 0.7% growth in June [2] - Notable increases were seen in capital goods production, which rebounded by 1.3%, durable consumer goods by 1.1%, and non-durable consumer goods by 1.5% [2] Economic Dynamics - The data indicates a recovery in economic momentum within the Eurozone, although persistently high labor costs may support inflation [3]

新华财经伦敦8月13日电（记者赵阳）英国国家统计局12日发布报告称，受劳动力成本攀升影响，英国 就业市场持续遇冷，第二季度失业率保持在近四年来最高水平。 报告数据显示，今年4月至6月，英国16岁以上人口失业率达到4.7%，同比环比均上涨，并超出新冠疫 情前水平；同期，英国登记在册就业人数同比环比均下降。 2025年5月至7月，英国的空缺职位数为71.8万个，同比减少16.8%，与疫情前水平相比下降9.7%。同 期，英国国家统计局监测的18个行业中有16个行业空缺职位减少。报告援引国家统计局调查结果说，一 些企业表示可能不会招聘新员工，或者不再填补离职员工的空缺。 英国国家统计局经济统计主任利兹·麦基翁（Liz McKeown）表示，这些数据表明，劳动力市场在持续 降温。她说："在过去12个月里，有10个月出现了登记在册就业人数下降的情况，主要集中在酒店业和 零售业。这些行业就业机会减少也导致劳动力市场空缺职位数持续下降。" 英国商会公共政策副总监简·格拉顿（Jane Gratton）表示，持续的工资增长正在给企业和经济带来挑 战。今年雇主的国民保险缴费上调之后，许多企业已停止招聘，还有一些企业已进行裁员。在该 ...

Group 1 - The overall core inflation is largely in line with the target set by the European Central Bank [1] - Most long-term inflation expectations are around 2% [1] - Labor costs are continuing to trend towards moderation [1] Group 2 - Wage growth is expected to further slow down [1] - The economic outlook faces downside risks [1]

Core Insights - The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated that overall core inflation is in line with targets, indicating a stable inflation environment [1] - Labor costs are continuing to ease, suggesting potential for improved economic conditions and consumer spending [1] Economic Indicators - Core inflation metrics are meeting the ECB's objectives, which may influence future monetary policy decisions [1] - The easing of labor costs could lead to a more favorable economic outlook, potentially impacting wage growth and consumer confidence [1]

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated that overall core inflation is in line with targets [1] - Labor costs continue to ease, indicating a potential slowdown in wage growth [1] - Wage growth is expected to further decelerate, which may impact consumer spending and economic growth [1]

加拿大央行调查：43%的企业预计未来12个月劳动力成本会下降，9%的企业预计劳动力成本会上升。 ...

Core Insights - Eurozone labor costs increased by 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, down from a previous value of 3.7% [1] Group 1 - The year-on-year increase in labor costs indicates a slight deceleration in wage growth within the Eurozone [1]

Group 1 - The number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. unexpectedly increased to 247,000, exceeding market expectations of 235,000, marking the highest level since October 2024 [1] - The four-week average of initial jobless claims rose to 235,000, indicating a prolonged reemployment period for unemployed individuals [1] - Employers announced 93,816 layoffs in May, a 12% decrease from April but a 47% increase compared to the same month last year, reflecting economic pressures on companies [1] Group 2 - The U.S. non-farm labor productivity in Q1 decreased by 1.5% year-on-year, a larger decline than the previously reported 0.8%, marking the first decline since Q2 2022 [2] - Unit labor costs rose by 6.6% year-on-year in Q1, higher than the previously reported 5.7%, indicating increased labor costs for businesses [2] - Economic uncertainty due to tariffs is causing companies in sectors like airlines, retail, and automotive to withdraw or not issue financial guidance for 2025 [2]