DAX Crashes Past 24,000: A New Record and Sky's the Limit! 🚀
Dax breaks its own height record, reaching over 24,000 units.
In a breathtaking turn of events, the German DAX has smashed through the 24,000-point barrier for the first time, reaching a record-breaking 24,006.16 points on Xetra! Dazzling the markets, this striking achievement marks the end of 2024, when the DAX was marooned at a meagre 19,909 points. Fast forward a year, and the DAX has surged an impressive 20.6%, outperforming most major benchmark indices—particularly the US stock indices.
Martin Utschneider, a sharp-eyed technical analyst, envisions a bright and bullish future for the DAX. As the trend-following indicator MACD remains solidly supportive, and the top Bollinger Band points upward towards 24,547 points, the upward momentum stays strong as ever.
The DAX's ascent has been propelled by savvy investors shedding their US stock holdings and reinvesting into European stocks instead. European stocks' affordability compared to large US stocks, coupled with the ECB's interest rate cuts, sparked the stock market's growth.
As the DAX soars, notable stocks within the index have also experienced dramatic shifts. RWE gained a substantial 1.8%, reaching €32.97, while Rheinmetall continues climbing, breaking new records with a 1.3% rise to €1,774.50. The not-so-lucky BASF fell 1.6% to €42.93. Analysts have recently expressed caution regarding BASF's stock.
In the MDAX, Renk stays red-hot, climbing 3.3% to €64.27.
Across the pond, Asian stock markets maintained an optimistic outlook, with the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong growing 1.5%. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil dipped 0.7% to $65.08 per barrel, while gold tumbled 0.3% to $3,222 per ounce. The benchmark Bund future slipped 0.1% to 130.73.
Why Europe's Rise? 🌟
Several factors, including favorable economic indicators and geopolitical developments, have boosted investor confidence across the continent. Optimism surrounding a US-China trade deal, the so-called "Sell America" trade, more attractive valuations compared to US counterparts, and robust growth prospects are just some of the contributors that underpin the current upward trend and positive performance of European stock markets contrasting US indices. 💪
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- Favorable Economic Indicators and Geopolitical Developments: European major indices benefited from strong economic data and positive geopolitical developments, raising investor confidence in the region.
- Impact of the US-China Deal: Robust optimism about a US-China trade deal bolstered market sentiment and the trade outlooks for European exporters and multinational companies, positively affecting the DAX.
- Shift in Investor Sentiment Away from US Markets ("Sell America" Trade): In 2025, investor enthusiasm for US stocks waned due to trade tensions and economic uncertainty. As a result, funds moved into European equities, which offered growth potential and attractive valuations compared to US stocks.
- Relative Performance Compared to US Indices: The DAX gained 19% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 struggled with a modest 0.6% growth over the same period, displaying stronger momentum in European markets.
- Attractive Valuations and Growth Potential: European equities were relatively inexpensive compared to their US counterparts, offering growth opportunities in prosperous sectors, infrastructural spending, and defense.
These factors collectively bolster Europe's current privilleged position compared to the United States.🥇
- The strong economic data and positive geopolitical developments have significantly increased investor confidence in the European industry, leading to an increased interest in investing in Europe's finance sector.
- As a result of the "Sell America" trade, where investors are moving their funds away from US markets, the finance industry in Europe has experienced a surge, with the business environment becoming more conducive for growth.
