Market report on the Munich Stock Exchange: Despite record highs, stock exchanges are mostly in the red - effects on German and international markets.

Market report on the Munich Stock Exchange: Despite record highs, stock exchanges are mostly in the red - effects on German and international markets.

According to a report by www.4investors.de, the German stock exchanges have largely fallen in the past week, although the Dax has since recorded a new record high. This trend was primarily boosted by declining hopes of rapid interest rate cuts in the USA. In addition, the Dax fell by 0.3 percent week-on-week to 16,918.21 points.

The downward movement of the stock markets can be attributed to the US Federal Reserve's signaled reluctance to cut interest rates. The strong US labor market data has also further diminished the chances of an early interest rate cut. This led to general uncertainty among investors.

Against this background, it can be assumed that the stock markets will not show a uniform trend in the coming week. Falling hopes for interest rate cuts could continue to have a dampening effect, while positive corporate news could provide a boost. Figures on Germany's economic situation and the continuation of the reporting season are the focus of investors.

With regard to the bond markets, prices were similar to the previous week: fluctuating, but ultimately higher. The yield on the ten-year federal bond fell from 2.30 to 2.23 percent in a weekly comparison.

Looking ahead to the coming week, inflation data from Germany and the Eurozone as well as purchasing managers' indices and corporate results could provide important impetus for the markets.

Overall, uncertainty remains in the stock and bond markets, and developments will depend heavily on further economic data and company reports. Investors should therefore keep a close eye on upcoming news and reports to adjust their investment strategy accordingly.