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DAX on record: Profit day for the German stock exchange on June 4, 2025!
Current financial situation: DAX hits record high, US tariffs cause uncertainty, and Elon Musk criticizes politics. Learn more.
DAX on record: Profit day for the German stock exchange on June 4, 2025!
On June 4, 2025, the DAX is expected to start trading with profits, while the index is targeting a record high of 24,326 points. Asian markets were already positive, with the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rising 0.81 percent to 37,751.26 points. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.36 percent to 3,373.96 points, while the Hang Seng rose 0.57 percent to 23,647.14 points. The positive sentiment from Asia could impact the opening of European stock markets, implying a return to the positive development of recent weeks. finanzen.net reports that…
In the last few days, however, the DAX ended a record week with a loss of 1.5 percent, falling to 23,630 points. On one trading day, the decline was even recorded by up to three percent, which pushed the index below the 24,000 point mark. This uncertainty in the economic environment, particularly due to new tariffs, has weighed on the markets. tagesschau.de reports that…
Influence of political decisions
US President Donald Trump has again threatened punitive tariffs on imports from the EU, which recently came into force. These threats raise doubts about the stability of the markets and lead to a more cautious reaction on the stock exchanges. Trump said he could also impose 25 percent import tariffs on Apple if the company does not move its production to the USA. Such threats are not new and Trump has threatened similar measures in the past, but these have often not been implemented, creating additional uncertainty.
Current developments also show that the US stock markets are under pressure: The Dow Jones fell by 0.6 percent, the S&P 500 by 0.7 percent and the Nasdaq 100 fell by 0.9 percent. Considering these losses, it is notable that the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has fallen to 4.51 percent.
Market developments and company news
Oil prices are currently declining, with Brent oil trading at $65.36 per barrel and WTI at $63.13 per barrel. The euro is also falling slightly and is trading at USD 1.1365, while digital currencies are coming under pressure: the Bitcoin price fell to just under USD 108,000 after previously reaching USD 112,000.
In the corporate sector, Freenet announced a share buyback program, while Deutsche Telekom was able to acquire fewer TV rights to the 2027 Women's World Cup than originally hoped. At the same time, thyssenkrupp nucera received a major order to plan an electrolysis plant.
In the soccer world, Telekom acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup and other tournaments, a move that could draw public attention to the company. Meanwhile, the mergers of Helvetia and Baloise confirmed the creation of a new major insurance provider with a business volume of over 20 billion francs.
The business landscape continues to be influenced by these and other diverse developments that respond to the market situation and global economic challenges.