Rheinmetall's demand escalated throughout the morning hours, with Dax showing steady growth.
The DAX index in Frankfurt/Main experienced a 0.9% increase on Wednesday morning, reaching a new intraday high of 24,250 points. This rise was influenced by a combination of macroeconomic factors, sector-specific developments, and company-level performance for the mentioned stocks: Zalando, Rheinmetall, Bayer, Brenntag, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.
Investor sentiment was buoyed by positive retail sales data in the US and expectations of potential Fed rate cuts in the second half of 2025. The DAX showed a bullish bias as it stayed above key moving averages, despite some volatility risks from inflation and geopolitical concerns related to the Ukraine war.
Sector-specific drivers played a significant role. Defense companies such as Rheinmetall saw notable gains, up 1.49%, due to expectations of increased military spending to replenish equipment supply. The auto sector, however, showed mixed performance: Volkswagen and Porsche posted modest gains, while Mercedes-Benz slightly declined.
Company-level performance and broader market trends also contributed to the DAX's rise. Zalando, Bayer, and Brenntag's contributions were less specifically detailed, but their performance would typically align with broader trends in consumer demand, industrial activity, and chemical sector fundamentals amid easing inflation pressures in Europe.
The overall DAX increase also reflects a recovery in European equity markets driven by easing trade tensions, solid earnings reports, and moderate economic growth forecasts for the Eurozone and Germany. Inflation pressures remained a concern but were moderated by declining producer prices and easing Swiss monetary policy, which collectively helped stabilize investor confidence in the region.
Geopolitical risks, especially developments in Ukraine, introduced volatility but near-term optimism surrounding peace talks and economic data helped sustain the rally.
Notable companies such as Allianz and Siemens were relatively stable during this period. However, Volkswagen's stock continued to be among the bottom performers in the Dax, while Brenntag was at the bottom of the Dax list. On the other hand, Zalando, Rheinmetall, and Bayer stocks were leading the gains in the Dax.
At 12:30 PM, the Dax was calculated at 24,230 points, and the 30-minute average was calculated at 24,245 points. The Dax continued to show gains throughout the day, with Zalando's stock continuing to lead the gains in the Dax.
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