联合王国的制造业自2024年以来增长最快,出口需求和产出强劲推动增长,尽管就业不断削减,成本不断上升。 UK manufacturing grew fastest since 2024, boosted by strong export demand and output, despite ongoing job cuts and rising costs.

联合王国的制造业自2024年8月以来以最快的速度扩张,从12月的50.6起上升到51.8起,其驱动因素是四年来出口订单首次增加,特别是来自美国、中国和欧洲的出口订单增加。 UK manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since August 2024, with the PMI rising to 51.8 from 50.6 in December, driven by the first increase in export orders in four years, particularly from the US, China, and Europe. 产出连续四个月增长,由稳定的国内需求和重新供应支撑。 Output grew for the fourth consecutive month, supported by stable domestic demand and restocking. 企业信心达到2024年秋季预算之前的最高水平,尽管就业削减持续了15个月,自衰退开始以来,其速度减慢到最弱。 Business confidence reached its highest level since before the 2024 autumn budget, though job cuts continued for the 15th month, with the pace slowing to its weakest since the downturn began. 高工资、国家保险和商品价格导致成本上升,这给利润率带来了压力。 Rising costs from higher wages, national insurance, and commodity prices are pressuring margins.