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geopoliticsbullishAbout SPXPublished May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

Global Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Offsets Middle East Risks

Global Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Offsets Middle East Risks
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  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on AI-driven optimism despite ongoing Iran tensions and oil swings; broader markets showed resilience with risk appetite improving on truce hopes.
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Stock markets rose because excitement about artificial intelligence outweighed worries about tensions in the Middle East. Everyday investors saw gains in major indexes as focus stayed on tech progress rather than global risks.

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