Pre-Christmas Turbo Ignited: DAX Shoots Up – All-Time High in Sight?
Finally! Some investors and traders must have thought that the DAX finally made a big statement and shot up steeply yesterday, Thursday. The reason was already apparent on Wednesday evening when the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate as expected. However, the real surprise effect came from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell during the press conference, who restored confidence to the markets. The DAX closed at 24,580.15 points with a strong gain of 1.85 percent, breaking through key resistances.
Gloomy Economy Fuels Risk Appetite: Why the DAX is Rising So Sharply
European stock markets are reacting so strongly to the US interest rate cut because it globally increases risk appetite. The mandate of independent central banks is clear: keep inflation within their target corridor and keep unemployment low. Given gloomy economic prospects and potentially rising unemployment, consumers are forced to tighten their belts. This calls the Federal Reserve into action, making investments more attractive through cheaper money and thus indirectly influencing the labor market.
Investors operate with a future-oriented view and are already pricing in these growth-promoting measures. The increased liquidity is seeking attractive investment opportunities in the stock market, which explains the current momentum of the DAX.
Individual Stocks in Focus: Brenntag Before Breakout – Daimler Truck and Heidelberg Materials Strong
Among individual stocks yesterday, industrial and raw material stocks benefited the most. Brenntag led the way with a jump of 4.9 percent. It was followed by Daimler Truck with 4.5 percent and Heidelberg Materials with a price increase of 3.5 percent. Technically, a base formation is emerging for Brenntag. A breakout above the resistance at around 50 euros could be imminent. The strength of Daimler Truck and Heidelberg Materials reflects the hope for future infrastructure projects.
DAX Before New Record: Attack on All-Time High Becomes More Likely
The DAX is now heading relentlessly toward the high of 13.11.2025, which is well above 24,500 points. With the current momentum, it is highly probable that the index will overcome this resistance. Although profit-taking is expected in the short term, the fundamental brightening of sentiment and the seasonally strong year-end suggest the rally will continue. A new all-time high before Christmas is thus becoming a realistic scenario, providing investors with a rewarding close to the week and the year.
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