Dax aktuell: Dax notiert im Plus – und nähert sich Rekord
Anlegerinnen blicken gespannt auf die erwartete Fed-Rede und Hinweise zur weiteren Zinspolitik. Unterdessen sinkt der Ölpreis nach seinem jüngsten Anstieg.
Düsseldorf witnessed a rise in the Dax index on Friday, with it trading around 0.6% higher at 26,530 points shortly after the market opened. This trend suggests the index is nearing its record high of 26,573.50 points, set on Thursday. The German leading index closed at 0.2% higher at 26,367 points on the same day.
The optimistic outlook of Nvidia, particularly driving the technology stocks, contributed to the bullish sentiment. However, inflation concerns acted as a brake on the markets. The financial world now turns its attention to Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chief, who will address key economic topics during the Jackson Hole central bank forum.
Warsh aims to provide more detailed insights into monetary policy at the US Federal Reserve. However, he has deliberately distanced himself from the line set by his predecessor, Jerome Powell, who used to offer guidance on interest rates. The Federal Reserve convenes on September 16 to decide on the benchmark interest rate. Beth Hammack, a member of the Federal Reserve, is urging for a potential interest rate hike amid persistent high inflation. Nonetheless, investors expect another rate pause from the financial markets.
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