Global Stocks Rise Ahead of Earnings

Global stocks climbed as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence boosted markets ahead of earnings reports from tech giants. Meanwhile, investors awaited upcoming interest rate decisions from major central banks.

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A woman walks past an electronic screen displaying stock quotation board in Tokyo, Japan April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Global stocks rose 0.2% on Wednesday afternoon as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence lifted markets ahead of key corporate earnings and central bank decisions. The gains set the stage for a critical 48-hour window of monetary policy announcements and technology sector results. Investors are weighing soaring AI infrastructure costs against monetization efforts from major industry players.