盘前：纳指期货跌0.31% 应用材料大涨超10%

Market Overview - European stocks remained flat while US stock index futures saw slight declines, indicating a potential end to a turbulent week for global markets, with concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) easing somewhat [2][14] - As of the latest update, Dow futures fell by 0.37%, S&P 500 futures dropped by 0.33%, and Nasdaq futures decreased by 0.31%. The MSCI All Country World Index is expected to record its first consecutive weekly decline of the year [3][15] - Asian markets experienced a 1.4% drop, marking the first decline after six consecutive days of gains, influenced by AI competition concerns and disappointing earnings from some companies [4][15] AI Concerns and Market Sentiment - The narrative surrounding AI has shifted, with growing fears that new tools from companies like Google and AI startups could threaten a wide range of businesses, not just those in the tech sector [5][16] - The S&P 500 index has turned negative for the year, down 0.2%, while the Nasdaq 100 index is down 2.2%. In contrast, the MSCI Asia-Pacific index has risen approximately 13% this year [5][16] - The recent volatility reflects increasing bets on AI's impact across various sectors and the unpredictable spillover effects it may have on different asset classes, leading to what is termed "AI panic trading" [5][17] Focus on US CPI Data - The decline in tech stocks has heightened attention on upcoming US inflation data, with economists predicting a potential decrease in both overall and core Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures. The consensus forecast for core CPI, excluding food and energy, is a year-over-year increase of 2.5% [6][18] - The significance of the inflation data has increased following strong employment figures, which have led traders to reassess expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [7][18] - If inflation data comes in lower than expected, it could help improve market sentiment, although strong labor market data has tempered hopes for rate cuts [7][18] Commodity and Currency Movements - Gold and silver, which have risen alongside the stock market this year, experienced a significant drop before rebounding. Gold fell by 3.2% in the previous trading session but rebounded by 1.4% [8][20] - Oil prices saw a slight rebound but are still expected to record weekly declines, with Brent crude rising to $67.67 per barrel and WTI crude to $62.33 per barrel [9][21] Individual Stock Highlights - Applied Materials saw a pre-market increase of 10.4% due to AI demand and memory shortages, leading the company to raise its earnings forecast [12][23] - Rivian's stock surged by 19% in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and projected a 53% increase in delivery volume by 2026 [12][23]