中东紧张局势和前景黯淡，富时 100 指数经历了动荡的一周

由于地缘政治紧张局势不断升级以及提前降息的希望逐渐减弱，富时 100 指数经历了自 1 月份以来最糟糕的一周。最初的抛售是由以色列隔夜袭击伊朗引发的，但在交易结束时基本逆转。然而，该指数本周仍下跌 1.25%，富时 250 指数也出现类似跌幅。大宗商品价格最初飙升，但黄金和石油随后缩减涨幅。

FTSE 100 Endures Tumultuous Week Amidst Escalating Middle East Tensions and Dimming Economic Outlook

中东紧张局势升级和经济前景黯淡，富时 100 指数经历了动荡的一周

London's leading stock market, the FTSE 100, has endured its worst week since January, tumbling amidst renewed geopolitical jitters surrounding the Middle East conflict and waning hopes for imminent interest rate cuts.

伦敦主要股市富时 100 指数经历了自 1 月份以来最糟糕的一周，中东冲突引发的地缘政治紧张情绪再次出现，以及对即将降息的希望逐渐减弱，该指数暴跌。

Market Jitters Fueled by Middle East Turmoil

中东动荡加剧市场不安

The FTSE initially plummeted due to concerns over Israel's overnight strike on Iran in retaliation for Tehran's drone and missile attacks last week. These concerns overshadowed positive corporate earnings reports and stoked fears of broader regional instability.

由于担心以色列对伊朗进行夜间袭击以报复德黑兰上周的无人机和导弹袭击，富时指数最初暴跌。这些担忧掩盖了积极的企业盈利报告，并引发了人们对更广泛的地区不稳定的担忧。

By the end of the session, the FTSE had recouped most of its losses, ending up 0.2% or 18.8 points at 7895.85. However, it remained down 1.25% over the course of the week as geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

截至收盘，富时指数已收复大部分失地，最终上涨 0.2%，即 18.8 点，报 7895.85 点。然而，由于地缘政治紧张局势继续打压投资者情绪，本周该指数仍下跌 1.25%。

Economic Outlook Dampens Market Optimism

经济前景削弱市场乐观情绪

In addition to geopolitical concerns, fading hopes for early interest rate cuts by the Bank of England have further dampened market optimism. The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee recently indicated a more cautious stance, citing rising inflation and uncertainty surrounding the economic recovery.

除了地缘政治担忧之外，英国央行提前降息的希望越来越渺茫，进一步打击了市场的乐观情绪。央行货币政策委员会最近表示更加谨慎的立场，理由是通胀上升和经济复苏的不确定性。

Mid-Cap Stocks Suffer Losses

中型股遭受损失

The FTSE 250 index of mid-cap stocks also suffered losses, declining 0.3% or 59.37 points to 19391.3. This decline mirrors the broader market sentiment, as investors adopt a more defensive posture amidst uncertain market conditions.

富时250中型股指数也遭受损失，下跌0.3%或59.37点，至19391.3点。这种下跌反映了更广泛的市场情绪，因为投资者在不确定的市场条件下采取了更具防御性的姿态。

Commodities Surge, Gold and Oil Pare Gains

大宗商品价格飙升，黄金和石油价格下跌

The geopolitical turmoil initially sent commodity prices soaring, with gold rising over $2,400 per ounce, close to record highs. Oil prices also climbed, with Brent crude topping $90 early in the session.

地缘政治动荡最初导致大宗商品价格飙升，金价升至每盎司2400美元以上，接近历史高位。油价也上涨，布伦特原油早盘突破 90 美元。

However, both gold and oil pared their gains later in the day as Iran downplayed the impact of the attacks. This suggests that investors may be skeptical about the escalation of tensions and its potential impact on global supply chains.

然而，由于伊朗淡化了袭击的影响，黄金和石油在当天晚些时候都回吐了涨幅。这表明投资者可能对紧张局势升级及其对全球供应链的潜在影响持怀疑态度。

Gold Miners Slide, Oil Majors Advance

金矿股下滑，石油巨头上涨

Gold producer stocks declined, with Centamin and Fresnillo experiencing losses. In contrast, oil majors BP and Shell gained as investors anticipate increased demand for energy due to the Middle East conflict.

黄金生产商股票下跌，Centamin 和 Fresnillo 遭受损失。相比之下，石油巨头英国石油公司和壳牌公司上涨，因为投资者预计中东冲突导致能源需求增加。

Bitcoin Rallies Ahead of Halving Event

比特币在减半事件之前反弹

The price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, rose nearly 2% to around $65,000 (£52,000) ahead of the digital coin's "halving" event taking place over the weekend. This event, which occurs approximately every four years, reduces the rewards for mining Bitcoin by half, potentially increasing its value.

在周末比特币“减半”事件发生之前，全球最大的加密货币比特币的价格上涨了近 2%，至 65,000 美元（52,000 英镑）左右。这一事件大约每四年发生一次，使开采比特币的奖励减少一半，从而可能增加其价值。

Wall Street's Netflix Shares Fall Despite Strong Subscriber Growth

尽管用户增长强劲，华尔街 Netflix 股价仍下跌

On Wall Street, Netflix shares fell despite the world's largest streaming service reporting impressive subscriber growth of 9.33 million paying customers between January and March. This decline suggests that investors may be concerned about the company's long-term prospects in an increasingly competitive streaming market.

在华尔街，尽管全球最大的流媒体服务公司 Netflix 的股价在 1 月至 3 月期间付费用户增长了 933 万，令人印象深刻。这种下降表明投资者可能担心该公司在竞争日益激烈的流媒体市场中的长期前景。

Sluggish Retail Sales Drag Down London Market

零售销售疲软拖累伦敦市场

In London, sluggish retail sales weighed on the industry. Discount retailer B&M, JD Sports, and High Street stalwart Marks & Spencer all experienced share price declines. This aligns with concerns about consumer spending amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

在伦敦，零售销售疲软给该行业带来压力。折扣零售商 B&M、JD Sports 和高街巨头 Marks & Spencer 的股价均出现下跌。这与通胀上升和生活成本危机中消费者支出的担忧相一致。

Banks Expected to Bounce Back

银行有望反弹

Despite the overall market weakness, broker Peel Hunt expressed optimism about three of Britain's major banks: Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds. The firm expects these banks to return nearly £30 billion to shareholders over the next three years as the economy improves.

尽管市场整体疲软，经纪人皮尔亨特仍对英国三大银行巴克莱银行、国民西敏寺银行和劳埃德银行表示乐观。该公司预计，随着经济好转，这些银行将在未来三年内向股东回报近 300 亿英镑。

Cybersecurity Firm Darktrace on the Rise

网络安全公司 Darktrace 崛起

Darktrace was among the few bright spots in the market, with its stock rising 3.9% after analysts at Bank of America upgraded their rating on the cybersecurity firm. This reflects the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions in a world increasingly reliant on digital technologies.

Darktrace 是市场上为数不多的亮点之一，在美国银行分析师上调了对该网络安全公司的评级后，其股价上涨了 3.9%。这反映出在日益依赖数字技术的世界中对网络安全解决方案的需求不断增长。