Record-Breaking DAX Rise: Stocks Soar After US-UK Trade Agreement
An optimistic market after a month of recovery from Trump's tariffs.
Stocks soar to new heights following Trump's market plunge
In a surprising turn of events, the DAX, Germany's leading index, surged by 0.7 percent in the initial trading hour to an astounding 23,529 points, smashing its previous record of 23,476 points set earlier. This remarkable growth was spurred by investors' burgeoning optimism following the US-UK trade agreement.
The eventful day on Thursday saw the German leading index closing 1 percent higher at 23,353 points, with stock exchanges in the United States also reacting positively, albeit not euphorically.
"While everyone is thrilled with this deal, it's crucial to remember that the starting point for this deal was more amicable as the UK already had a trade surplus with the US," cautioned Thomas Altmann, a portfolio manager at QC Partners. "Furthermore, the UK had to make fewer concessions."
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Since the beginning of April, when the infamous tariffs introduced by Donald Trump plummeted the DAX to nearly 18,490 points, the leading index has embarked on an impressive recovery phase, gaining approximately 27 percent. The annual growth now stands at 18 percent.
The focus for the week lies with China's economy, as customs data suggests that China's exports increased by 8.1 percent year-on-year in April despite anticipation for a significant decline in trade due to the US trade conflict.
Companies in the Spotlight
Key companies like Commerzbank, Krones, and Bechtle are under the microscope, with Commerzbank reporting a net profit of 834 million euros in the first quarter, marking an 11.7 percent increase. Smaller companies like Krones showed resilience amid the growing economic uncertainty, with the world's largest beverage filling system manufacturer witnessing a nearly 3 percent increase in its shares.
Parallelly, the annual general meetings of American companies such as Lockheed Martin and AbbVie are upcoming.
Sources: ntv.de, chl/DJ/rts/dpa
- DAX
- Trade Agreements
- Stock prices
- Commerzbank
- Krones
- Bechtle
- Lockheed Martin
- AbbVie
- Amid the surge in the DAX following the US-UK trade agreement, there has been a growing debate about the potential impact of employment policies within the industry, considering the ongoing discussions about community policy and tariffs.
- With Commerzbank reporting a net profit of 834 million euros in the first quarter, market analysts are observing employment policies within the banking sector, and their potential role in influencing stock prices.
- As lockdown measures continue to ease, businesses are advised to be cautious about their employment policies to avoid any potential warnings from regulatory bodies such as finance authorities, given the volatile state of the industry.
- Parallelly, companies like AbbVie and Lockheed Martin, facing annual general meetings, might focus on their employment policies, considering their role in attracting the workforce, particularly during this period of economic recovery following tariff turmoil.
