World stock markets trade near record highs as investors lean on optimism around artificial intelligence, even as concerns persist over US-Iran tensions. Multiple outlets report that US equities extend a rebound into a second day led by AI-linked gains, helping offset risk sentiment from the Middle East. At the same time, oil prices fall and bond yields ease, supported by reports and comments suggesting progress toward possible US-Iran peace talks. Reuters-free details provided by the Korea Times indicate Brent crude futures are slightly lower after earlier gains, following remarks by US President Donald Trump that talks with Iran are continuing. The same report also notes a separate report that Iran temporarily suspends indirect negotiations, keeping markets cautious about the fragility of any ceasefire and the ongoing effort to end a conflict described as lasting about three months.
On the AI front, outlets cite major corporate and funding developments. The Korea Times highlights Anthropic’s confidential filing for a US IPO and Alphabet’s efforts to raise substantial equity for AI infrastructure expansion. Bloomberg adds that China is preparing significant spending on data centers over the next several years. Across sources, strong earnings growth and quarterly results also help support the rally.
