DAX starts with slight losses after holiday break
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DAX starts with slight losses after holiday break
The German leading index Dax is expected to start trading on Thursday with slight losses. The broker IG estimates the Dax at 17,915 points around two and a half hours before the start of Xetra trading, which corresponds to a decline of 0.1 percent. This would mean that the Dax would test the important 50-day average line again. April was not a positive development for the Dax, despite temporary record highs, with a loss of three percent. Statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have dampened interest rate cut hopes by suggesting it may take longer for inflation to fall.
In the USA, the statements made by the head of the US Federal Reserve in the wake of the interest rate decision only temporarily boosted the stock markets. The Dow Jones Industrial temporarily rose by almost one and a half percent, but fell sharply by the end of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also posted losses. Trade turnover was thin as parts of Asia and Europe experienced holidays. Asian markets reacted differently to the US Federal Reserve decision, with the Hang Seng in Hong Kong rising sharply while the Nikkei 225 in Japan fell slightly. There was no trading in China due to a public holiday.
The development on the German stock exchanges reflects the global market conditions, which are shaped by the statements of the US Federal Reserve and the general economic situation. Investors closely monitor how the various indices perform and how geopolitical events affect the markets. The dynamics on the stock markets reflect the uncertainty associated with current economic and political developments. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days and weeks.
Bond, foreign exchange and crude oil prices also show some volatility, influenced by global market events. The development of these markets is closely linked to the stock markets and reflects the general mood of investors. Investors therefore not only monitor stock prices, but also the development of other asset classes in order to make informed investment decisions. It remains to be seen how the various markets will perform in the next few days and what impact this will have on investors and the economy as a whole.