周四，富时100指数下跌0.6%，至两周低点，延续了前一交易日0.6%的跌幅，主要原因是英国石油公司、阿斯利康（-0.9%）和帝国品牌（-1.5%）等大公司的股价下跌，因为它们在没有股息的情况下交易。另一方面，森特理克公司股价上涨超过5%，在宣布5亿英镑（6.297亿美元）的股票回购计划并维持其2025年的预测后，领涨指数。劳埃德银行集团在第四季度业绩强劲和股票回购公告发布后上涨4.6%。英美资源集团也上涨了2%以上，这要归功于其Los Bronces铜矿和Codelco的Andina矿之间的合并协议，尽管该公司报告了年度亏损。

The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% to a two-week low on Thursday, continuing its 0.6% loss from the previous session, mainly due to declines in large companies like BP, which fell over 2%, AstraZeneca (-0.9%), and Imperial Brands (-1.5%), as they traded without dividend entitlement. On the other hand, Centrica saw a rise of over 5%, leading the index after announcing a £500 million ($629.7 million) share buyback plan and maintaining its 2025 forecast. Lloyds Banking Group climbed 4.6% following strong fourth-quarter results and a share buyback announcement. Anglo American also rose by more than 2%, thanks to a merger deal between its Los Bronces copper mine and Codelco's Andina mine, though it reported an annual loss.

在伦敦，富时100指数周四下跌52点，跌幅0.59%。BAE系统公司（-4.26%）、劳斯莱斯（-3.27%）和巴克莱银行（-2.52%）领跌。抵消跌幅，涨幅最大的是森特理克（5.15%）、劳埃德银行（4.61%）和Endeavor（3.33%）。

In London, the FTSE 100 Index dropped 52 points or 0.59 percent on Thursday. Losses were led by BAE Systems (-4.26%), Rolls-Royce (-3.27%) and Barclays (-2.52%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Centrica (5.15%), Lloyds Banking (4.61%) and Endeavour (3.33%).

英镑兑美元升至9周高点1.26。过去4周，英镑兑美元上涨2.35%，过去12个月上涨0.05%。

GBPUSD increased to a 9-week high of 1.26. Over the past 4 weeks, British Pound US Dollar gained 2.35%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 0.05%.

英国工业联合会的月度新订单净余额从1月的-34增至2025年2月的-28，超出了市场预期的-30。展望未来，制造商更加乐观，预计截至5月的三个月销量将小幅增长。尽管如此，总订单量仍低于平均水平（-36），出口订单基本保持不变（-36对-38）。与1月份相比，销售价格通胀预期有所缓解，但仍高于历史水平。17个子行业中有16个子行业的产出下降，其中玻璃和陶瓷、建筑材料和金属制造业的降幅最大。CBI的本·琼斯将经济衰退归因于国内和国际信心疲软，但他指出，企业预计会出现反弹，部分原因是需要重建库存。他强调了政府在通过产业战略和技能改革促进增长方面的作用，强调了当前企业面临的高成本和能源价格问题。

The Confederation of British Industry's monthly net balance of new orders increased to -28 in February 2025 from -34 in January, beating market expectations of -30. Looking ahead, manufacturers are more optimistic, expecting a modest rise in volumes in the three months to May. Still, total order books remained below average (-36) and export orders were largely unchanged (-36 vs -38). Selling price inflation expectations eased compared to January but stayed above historical levels. Output fell in 16 out of 17 sub-sectors, with the steepest declines in glass & ceramics, building materials, and metal manufacturing. CBI’s Ben Jones attributed the downturn to weak domestic and international confidence but noted that firms anticipate a rebound, partly driven by the need to rebuild inventories. He emphasized the government’s role in fostering growth through an industrial strategy and skills reforms, highlighting ongoing business struggles with high costs and energy prices.