{
  "id": 84348,
  "title": "Analysis: The Dax is rising to a record high - how can that be?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/analyse-der-dax-steigt-auf-rekordhohe-wie-kann-das-sein",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-03T12:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/geldanlage-der-dax-steigt-auf-rekordhoehe-wie-kann-das-sein/100244091.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "On Monday, the DAX index soared past 26,000 points, reaching a record high. However, over the past few days, several DAX companies released disappointing first-half earnings reports. BMW's net profit fell by 26% compared to the previous year, VW's dropped by an even steeper 36%, while Mercedes' profit margin only slightly dipped by 4%. The auto industry's impact was minimal though, as they no longer hold significant sway in the market. The automotive giants, including Mercedes, have seen their stock prices plummet over the past decade, making the overall DAX less concerned with further declines or occasional rises. Together, BMW, Mercedes, and VW are valued at 125 billion euros, down from nearly 300 billion euros during their peak in 2015. The three automakers now represent 5.6% of the DAX, a significant drop from the 23% they held eleven years ago.",
  "summary": "The automotive industry, once the country's most powerful sector, no longer plays a role in the markets. This is bad for the economy, but in the long term, it is even good for DAX investors.",
  "key_points": [
    "DAX index surpasses 26,000 points, reaching record high on Monday",
    "Several DAX companies report disappointing first-half earnings",
    "BMW, VW, and Mercedes' stock prices plummeted over past decade"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}