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AI boom and blockbuster tech earnings lift markets even as Middle East risks loom
Economy
Published on 7 May 2026
Markets are fading geopolitics to chase earnings
Markets are staying elevated as investors lean more on AI-driven growth and strong corporate earnings than on geopolitical tensions, according to Mark Matthews. He points to unusually strong tech results as a key support for recent highs, even with Middle East uncertainty. Matthews also flags India as attractive thanks to improving valuations and ongoing FII buying.
- Investors are prioritizing AI growth and earnings over geopolitics
- Tech earnings are a major driver of market highs
- Middle East uncertainty has not derailed sentiment
- India looks attractive with better valuations and FII inflows
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