Currencies

Dax investors pin hopes on imminent Middle East peace

Hopes for peace in the Iran conflict provided the Dax with a modest lift as the week drew to a close. Germany's blue-chip index advanced 0.7 percent to 24,325 points, while the EuroStoxx50 gained 0.5...

Dax struggles for momentum as Iran concerns linger

Despite potential progress in efforts to end the conflict in Iran, Dax investors remain cautious. The German benchmark index was trading only slightly higher on Thursday at 24,141 points, while the...

European Equities Rally as Peace Talks Come Into Focus

The prospect of further negotiations between the U.S. and Iran bolstered investor confidence across European equity markets. Following a weak start to the week triggered by the initial collapse of...

Ceasefire hopes buoy Dax - Inflation in focus

Investors on the German stock market held their nerve ahead of Iran peace talks and US inflation data. The Dax stabilized visibly on Friday, trading 0.5 percent higher at 23,930 points by midday. On...

Hopes for peace fade as market rally grinds to a halt

Fresh comments from US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Iran brought Wednesday's market rally to an abrupt end. By midday Thursday, the Dax and EuroStoxx50 were both trading 2% lower...

Trump remarks on Iran conflict spark stock market rally

Mounting speculation of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict sent equity markets into rally mode on Wednesday. The DAX and EuroStoxx50 surged by as much as 3% at their peaks before...

Middle East conflict drives Eurozone inflation sharply higher - ECB under pressure

Prices in the Eurozone have surged following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, fueling fresh inflationary concerns. Goods and services prices rose by an average of 2.5 percent in March...

Doubts over Middle East peace continue to weigh on equity markets

Middle East anxieties continued to grip equity investors as the new trading week began. By midday Monday, the DAX and EuroStoxx50 were both trading slightly lower, at 22,270 and 5,504 points...

Dax tumbles as nerves fray over new Iran ultimatum

Growing doubts over a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East weighed on the Dax on Friday. The German benchmark index shed as much as 1.8 percent to 22,215 points, while the...

Conflicting signals from Middle East rattle investors

After the rally at the start of the week, disillusionment has returned to European equity markets. Conflicting signals regarding the conflict in the Middle East unsettled investors, leading to...

Dax remains under pressure as oil price volatility stalls benchmark index

Fears of a global energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict unsettled Dax investors once again as the week drew to a close. After initial gains, the German benchmark index...

Middle East Escalation Rattles Dax as Surging Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

Mounting concerns over economic growth and interest rates in the wake of the Middle East conflict are causing global equity markets to stumble. Oil prices surged again on Thursday following attacks on...

Henkel raises dividend - Cautious start to 2026

Consumer goods group Henkel recorded a decline in sales and lower operating profit last year. For 2026, the manufacturer of Pritt and Persil expects slightly increasing sales. However, the group also...

Dax gains ground as investors hope for imminent end to Middle East conflict

Hopes for a swift end to the war in the Middle East are giving the Dax wings. Amid a significant drop in oil prices, the German blue-chip index surged by up to 2.7 percent to 24,045 points on Tuesday,...

US Labor Market Slumps - Speculation Mounts Over Summer Rate Cut

An unexpected downturn in the US labor market in February is fueling speculation of a potential interest rate cut this summer. On balance, 92,000 non-farm jobs were lost, according to...

Stock Markets and Oil Prices Stabilize, Experts Remain Cautious

After two days of losses, stock markets rebounded on Wednesday. However, experts are urging caution in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East. By midday, the DAX and the EuroStoxx50 were both up...

Prices Already Rising Before Middle East War – How Long Will the ECB Rate Pause Last?

Prices in the eurozone were already on the rise before the outbreak of war in the Middle East, fueling speculation about higher key interest rates later this year. Goods and services became on average...

EURO / US DOLLAR (EUR/USD): The euro retreats sharply

Recent geopolitical developments are reshuffling the pack and giving the dollar some breathing room. Not because of US economic expansion , but above all as a defensive move. On the one hand,...

DAX Nears Record Highs as BASF Outlook Dampens Buying Mood

The DAX inched its way toward new record highs on Friday, advancing in small steps. Germany's benchmark index climbed as much as 0.5 percent to 25,405 points on Friday—just shy of its all-time...