European Markets Rise Despite AI, Geopolitical Risks

European shares rose Friday after a mixed Asian session, with Germany’s DAX up 0.2% to 25,103.32 and France’s CAC 40 up 0.7% to 8,460.35, amid investor concerns over large AI investments and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict. Asian markets were mixed—Tokyo fell while South Korea hit record highs—and rising oil prices and quarterly earnings influenced global market sentiment.