Current Dax: Dax is in the plus and is approaching the 26,000-point mark again
After three days of losses, the German benchmark index is stabilizing for the time being. However, the oil and bond markets continue to cause unrest and make investors exercise restraint.
The German stock market is showing cautious optimism, with the Dax index rising 0.6% to 25,971 points on Thursday afternoon. This marks a recovery after three consecutive days of losses, although it remains below the 26,000-point mark. The index had fallen to its lowest level since late July on Wednesday, contributing to a sluggish start to September, which is statistically the worst month for the stock market.
However, positive signals from two high-ranking central bankers suggest a possible interest rate pause if August inflation data shows a slowdown. Five leading economic research institutes have upgraded their 2026 growth expectations for Germany, predicting the country's GDP could grow almost twice as fast as previously expected.
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