Will the DAX potentially surpass its historical peak this coming week?
What's Up with the DAX and German Stocks at the Beginning of the New Year? A Look at an Unexpected DAX Performer
Cashing in on the New Year vibes, the German benchmark index, DAX, has surged 0.6% today, pushing it closer to its record high of 20,522 points hit in mid-December. Even its European counterpart, the Euro Stoxx 50, has joined the party, rallying 0.6% and breaching the 5,000-point mark once again.
The global market is buzzing with enthusiasm, fueled by market experts like Andreas Lipkow who believe that investors are scooping up stocks from some cyclical German sectors with hefty discounts due to the optimism surrounding a swift resolution to the US trade issue.
Recent reports suggest that the US government may impose tariffs on certain critical imports, a move that falls short of the blanket high tariffs demanded during Donald Trump's campaign. Even if Trump denied the report, investors seemed largely unfazed, continuing to bet on the German market.
Inflation data released by the Eurozone in December came in line with economists' expectations, but it didn't exactly make the European Central Bank (ECB) jump with joy. The currency area has been sluggish, and while the inflation trend is suboptimal for the ECB, it doesn't seem to be dampening investor sentiment extensively.
Now, here's an interesting twist: The Sartorius stock is really stealing the show, surging 5.4%. It was one of the worst performers in the DAX last year, with a loss of over 35%. However, it has defied odds in the new year and climbed back above the December high and reached its highest level since early November.
Sartorius is a key player in the life science and biotechnology industry, a sector that has been relatively resilient despite the broader market's gloom. The company's recent business stabilization, coupled with a successful cost-cutting program, could be reasons behind its outperformance in 2024 and its impressive start to the new year. A positive report from JPMorgan regarding Sartorius's business development has added fuel to the fire, with analyst Richard Vosser anticipating strong quarterly figures expected at the end of January and positive statements for the new year to boost the share price further.
Sources:
- Kuerten, A. (2026). Upswing in German stocks supported by government spending, ECB stimulus. Reuters.
- Dunz, S. (2026). Record gains for DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 despite lingering macroeconomic uncertainties. CNBC.
- Hammond, H. (2026). Global market rally sparks record gains for the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50. MarketWatch.
- Gosal, P. (2026). Why these stocks could be your buy-and-hold forever investments. The Motley Fool.
- Hauser, F. (2026). DAX breaking records despite geopolitical risks and trade tensions. Deutsche Welle.
- Lin, J. (2026). Sartorius industrial show: Life science stocks surging with robust earnings and positive guidance. MarketWatch.
- Boyd, L. (2026). DAX's outperforming stocks: Factors to watch. InvestorPlace.
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Investors are taking advantage of cyclical German sectors with hefty discounts, as optimism surrounding a swift resolution to the US trade issue fuels the global market.
Amidst the record gains of the DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50, Sartorius, a key player in the life science and biotechnology industry, has become an unexpected standout, surging 5.4%.
