标准普尔/澳交所200指数周五上涨0.16%，收于7982点，从早些时候的下跌中恢复过来，尽管在下周美国新关税生效之前，市场谨慎限制了涨幅。不断升级的贸易紧张局势引发了人们对主要贸易伙伴报复的担忧，给全球经济前景蒙上了阴影。投资者还将注意力转向澳大利亚储备银行下周的政策决定，预计央行将把利率稳定在4.1%。与此同时，总理安东尼·阿尔巴内塞宣布将于5月3日举行全国大选，并启动了为期五周的竞选活动，重点是减税和生活费减免。在显著上涨的股票中，Telstra Group（+2.2%）、Northern Star Resources（+3.9%）、Wesfarmers（+1.1%）、Evolution Mining（+3.3%）和Coles Group（+1.5%）均表现稳健。

The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.16% to close at 7,982 on Friday, recovering from earlier losses, though market caution limited gains ahead of new US tariffs set to take effect next week. Escalating trade tensions have raised fears of retaliation from major trading partners, clouding the global economic outlook. Investors also turned their attention to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week, with expectations that the central bank will hold interest rates steady at 4.1%. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign focused on tax cuts and cost-of-living relief. Among notable gainers, Telstra Group (+2.2%), Northern Star Resources (+3.9%), Wesfarmers (+1.1%), Evolution Mining (+3.3%), and Coles Group (+1.5%) all posted solid performances.

周五，澳元跌破0.63美元，扭转了前一交易日的涨势，因为美国新的关税将于下周生效，加剧了全球贸易紧张局势。市场还将注意力转向澳大利亚储备银行下周的政策决定，普遍预计该央行将把利率稳定在4.1%。目前的预期表明，至少在7月之前不会降息。与此同时，总理安东尼·阿尔巴内塞宣布将于5月3日举行全国大选，开始了为期五周的以减税和生活费救济为中心的竞选活动。在经济方面，澳大利亚2月份的月度CPI指标降至2.4%的三个月低点，超出了1月份2.5%不变的预期。

The Australian dollar slipped below $0.63 on Friday, reversing gains from the previous session as new US tariffs are set to take effect next week, heightening global trade tensions. Markets also turned their attention to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week, where the central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.1%. Current expectations indicate no rate cut until at least July. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national election for May 3, kicking off a five-week campaign centered on tax cuts and cost-of-living relief. On the economic front, Australia’s monthly CPI indicator eased to a three-month low of 2.4% in February, defying expectations for no change from January’s 2.5% reading.

随着全球贸易对即将到来的美国关税的担忧加剧，澳元保持下跌。周五，澳元兑美元走软，抹去了前一交易日的涨幅。澳元/美元下跌，因对即将到来的美国汽车关税的担忧加剧了风险规避。

Australian Dollar holds losses as global trade concerns rise over impending US tariffs.The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, erasing gains from the previous session. The AUD/USD pair declines amid heightened risk aversion, driven by concerns over impending US auto tariffs.

随着全球贸易紧张局势升级，标准普尔/澳交所200指数周五下跌0.2%，至7960点以下，延续了前一交易日的跌幅。在美国总统唐纳德·特朗普宣布从4月开始对所有汽车进口征收25%的关税后，市场情绪减弱，这引发了人们对主要贸易伙伴报复的担忧。投资者还将注意力转向澳大利亚储备银行下周的政策决定，普遍预计该行将保持利率稳定。市场目前预计至少在7月之前不会降息。金融股领跌，联邦银行（-0.6%）、麦格理集团（-0.3%）和澳新银行集团（-0.5%）均下跌。健康科技股也表现不佳，CSL有限公司（-0.4%）和耳蜗（-0.8%）下跌。尽管有所回落，但基准指数仍有望连续第二周上涨。

The S&P/ASX 200 Index slipped 0.2% to below 7,960 on Friday, extending losses from the previous session as global trade tensions escalated. Market sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all car imports starting in April, raising fears of retaliation from major trading partners. Investors also turned their focus to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week, where the central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates steady. Markets currently anticipate no rate cuts until at least July. Financial stocks led the declines, with Commonwealth Bank (-0.6%), Macquarie Group (-0.3%), and ANZ Group (-0.5%) all trading lower. Health technology stocks also struggled, with CSL Ltd (-0.4%) and Cochlear (-0.8%) posting losses. Despite the pullback, the benchmark index remains on track for a second consecutive weekly gain.