Global stocks retreat as Meta earnings weigh on AI optimism
Global equities fell as tech earnings failed to ease concerns about the AI outlook. Oil prices rose amid a Gulf stalemate, while French markets faced renewed pressure.
By Amanda Cooper and Alun JohnGlobal stocks retreated on Thursday, as tech earnings could not offset nagging concern over the outlook for AI, while a stalemate in the Gulf pushed up oil prices and investors took aim again at French markets.MSCI's All-World index EURONEXT:IACWI was set for its large…