AI stocks undercut markets worldwide as oil climbs to its highest price since May
World3 sources3 countries🔦 Under-reported1h ago
Global stock markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, driven primarily by significant declines in the artificial intelligence sector. The drop in AI-related stocks, attributed to rising costs associated with data centers and chip production, offset positive performance in non-AI sectors.
Simultaneously, global oil prices reached their highest levels since May. This surge in energy costs is linked to escalating geopolitical concerns regarding the war with Iran, contributing to the broader market volatility.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on specific operational costs like datacenters and chip production