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 ...

Core Viewpoint - Australia's job market unexpectedly cooled in May, leading to increased expectations for interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) [1] Economic Indicators - In May, Australia experienced a surprising reduction in job positions, although the unemployment rate remained stable due to a decrease in job seekers, indicating a slight loosening in the labor market [1] - The current key interest rate stands at 3.85%, with an 80% probability that the RBA will lower it to 3.6% on July 8, followed by two additional rate cuts [1] Market Reactions - The Australian dollar and the yields on three-year government bonds, which are sensitive to policy changes, showed little variation following the employment data release [1] Broader Economic Context - Economic growth momentum appears weak since the RBA adopted a dovish stance in May, marking the second rate cut in recent meetings [1] - Global uncertainties have intensified due to geopolitical tensions, including Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, which have contributed to rising oil prices [1]