Global stock markets climbed on Wednesday as investors focused on improving corporate earnings and signs of cooling inflation. While short-term volatility remains elevated, analysts say the broader outlook has strengthened with resilient consumer spending and gradual interest-rate cuts across major economies.
Major technology companies announced new investments in data centers and efficient AI chips, aiming to meet the rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence workloads.
Policymakers emphasized that any future rate cuts depend on sustained improvement in inflation and labor market stability, noting that moving too fast could reignite price pressures.
New solar and wind projects are gaining momentum as governments provide tax incentives and simplified approval processes to boost clean energy expansion.
A new wave of security-focused startups is emerging to protect small and midsize businesses from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.