Furious Recovery: DAX Starts the Week Strong – Year-End Rally Back in Focus
The start of the week for the DAX was a strong sign of life. The leading index gained a robust 1.8 percent on Monday, closing well above the 24,000-point mark at 24,258.80. This signals continued high interest in attractive entry opportunities for German equities. The market was also buoyed by strong US exchanges, which all closed in positive territory. Attention now turns to the upcoming quarterly reporting season for the tech giants. The question is whether these top companies can continue to meet the market's high expectations or will have to pay tribute to them.
De-escalation Signals from the US: Trump Sends Conciliatory Tones
Recent statements by US President Donald Trump toward China provided additional relief. His remark that he "doesn't want to destroy China" has increased the probability of a meeting between the two presidents. While the outcome of negotiations remains open, it is clear that Trump is seeking a fair trade deal from his perspective. This de-escalation fuels hope for an early end to the tariff dispute.
Rheinmetall Ends Correction? Defense Stock and Infineon Lead Gains
Among individual stocks, Rheinmetall led the DAX with an impressive performance of 5.9 percent. This could suggest that the stock has ended its recent correction and is heading towards new record highs. It was closely followed by Infineon (+5.1 percent) and SAP (+3.3 percent). The broad strength signals a recovery in cyclical values.
New Momentum for the Rally: DAX Must Maintain Pace
The DAX has made an impressive return to the new trading week. For the coming days, it will be crucial whether the index can maintain the momentum gained on Tuesday and thereby attract new buyers. A slight correction at the start of trading cannot be ruled out before it attempts a new push. The year-end rally thus appears to be picking up full speed again.
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