Global shares mostly rise as oil prices fall and hope grows for AI

Global shares mostly rose driven by interest in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and sustained buying fueled by AI investments. Falling crude oil prices further boosted sentiment, with indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi seeing notable jumps. However, market movements are cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report, amid high geopolitical tensions regarding US-Iran relations.