亚洲股市春节前回落，韩股逆势上涨0.9%，黄金小幅反弹，市场聚焦美国通胀数据

Market Overview - Asian stock markets retreated from record highs as investors locked in profits ahead of the Chinese New Year, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index falling 0.9%, marking its first decline in six trading days [1] - The South Korean Kospi index rose 0.9%, showcasing resilience amid concerns over U.S. tech stocks due to AI-related anxieties [1][2] - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield increased by 1 basis point to 4.11%, partially recovering from gains driven by risk aversion [1][5] Commodity Performance - Gold prices rose by 0.7% to approximately $4,950 per ounce, while silver saw a daily increase of 3%, reaching $77.46 per ounce [1][5] - Bitcoin rebounded after four consecutive days of decline, trading at $66,335.45 [5] Inflation and Interest Rate Expectations - The market is focused on the upcoming U.S. January inflation data, with expectations for the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) to rise by 2.5% year-on-year [1][8] - Traders have pushed back expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut from June to July, with minimal likelihood of a cut in March [1][8] - Citigroup's Benjamin Wiltshire cautioned that the market may be overly optimistic about U.S. inflation prospects, suggesting that inflation expectations could be revised upward [8] AI Market Impact - The volatility in U.S. markets reflects the high risks associated with the AI boom, but the impact on Asian markets has been relatively contained so far [7] - Applied Materials' strong post-market performance indicates potential easing of AI-related concerns [7] Regional Stock Performance - The MSCI Asia-Pacific index has risen approximately 12% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 index has erased all its gains for the year, currently down 0.2% [2] - The South Korean Kospi index has surged 32% this year, making it the best-performing stock market globally [2]