{
  "id": 651267,
  "title": "Dax aktuell: Dax erreicht neuen Rekord – doch nur wenige Käufer treiben die Kurse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/dax-aktuell-dax-erreicht-neuen-rekord-doch-nur-wenige-kaufer-treiben",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T10:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/maerkte/marktberichte/dax-aktuell-dax-erreicht-neuen-rekord-us-inflation-im-fokus/100246689.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Düsseldorf - The German benchmark index, known as the DAX, hit a new record high of 26,521.36 points on Wednesday morning, marking a gain of nearly 0.4 percent from the previous day. Strong business results from the US technology sector contributed to the surge. The index had already reached a record high on Tuesday and managed to maintain its year-to-date gain of nearly eight percent, though it closed nearly unchanged. However, despite the rally, only around 40 million DAX shares changed hands on Monday and Tuesday, significantly lower than any other day this year, according to Thomas Altmann of QC Partners. \"That indicates there are only a few buyers left.\" The market appears to be driven more by the lack of profit-taking so far. Positive sentiment on European exchanges was also bolstered by progress in talks between Oman and Iran and a temporary decline in oil prices. However, the relief did not last long as US President Donald Trump reiterated his threats against Iran and declared the Straits of Hormuz to be entirely under American control.",
  "summary": "Der deutsche Leitindex erreicht den nächsten Höchstwert. Spannung verspricht der Nachmittag, wenn wichtige Konjunkturdaten aus den USA folgen.",
  "key_points": [
    "DAX index hits new record high of 26,521.36 points",
    "Strong US tech sector results drive market surge",
    "Low trading volume indicates few buyers in rally"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The DAX's record high amid low trading volumes suggests that the market's gains are driven more by a lack of selling pressure than by strong demand from buyers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}