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Global Markets Muted as AI Jitters and Geopolitical Tensions Influence Traders

Global stock markets were largely quiet, with muted trading in Europe and Asia as investors balanced concerns over AI sector pressure with geopolitical developments including U.S.-Iran talks. Futures for major U.S. indices remained lower, while commodities such as crude oil saw modest gains amid shifting risk sentiment.

Global Commodities Rally as Oil and Metals Extend Gains on Geopolitical Tensions

Oil and precious metals surged on Thursday amid renewed geopolitical tensions that raised concerns over supply disruptions, pushing Brent crude above $70 per barrel and driving gold and industrial metals prices to multi-year highs. Investors shifted allocations toward commodities, reflecting safe-haven demand and broader macroeconomic risk premiums across energy and metals markets.

London and European Markets Slide as U.S. Tariff Threats Escalate

European equities fell sharply on Monday as renewed threats from the U.S. administration to impose tariffs on key European trading partners sparked a broad selloff across financial, industrial and luxury sectors. Investors also rotated into defensive assets such as precious metals amid heightened geopolitical and trade policy uncertainty.

IMF Warns Global Economic Resilience Could Falter if AI Investment Loses Momentum

The International Monetary Fund cautioned on Monday that the global economy’s recent resilience is at risk if investments tied to artificial intelligence falter, highlighting mounting leverage in tech sectors and potential overvaluation concerns. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook underscores both the upside and downside risks tied to concentrated growth drivers and geopolitical strains.

Gold Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Ease Slightly

After a volatile start to the year, gold prices have found a support level as some geopolitical hotspots show signs of cooling, reducing the immediate demand for safe-haven assets.