Global Stocks Fall as Meta AI Concerns Weigh on Markets

Global stocks fell as Meta revenue failed to offset investor anxiety over soaring artificial intelligence capital costs. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed amid Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions and French bond yields rose significantly.

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Global equities fell on Thursday afternoon, led by a 0.4% decline in the MSCI All-World index as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence faced a reality check. The pullback followed disappointing earnings guidance from major technology shares across global financial hubs. The correction highlights growing investor anxiety over soaring capital expenditure commitments tied to AI infrastructure development.

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