DAX
Coverage of DAX in the Nexus archive.
- Oil prices rise after Trump remarks on Iran ceasefire
Oil prices rose globally after Trump suggested ending the ceasefire with Iran during remarks at the Nato summit in Ankara. Brent crude increased 5.8% to $78.43 a barrel, while global stock markets recorded marginal losses, including declines in the S&P 500, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, Stoxx 600, DAX, and CAC indices.
- Global stocks stage a rally as American markets take the day off
Global stocks rose in Europe and Asia as the Dow Jones set a record, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surging in South Korea. U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, but futures and crypto stocks gained amid weaker-than-expected job growth data and lower inflation expectations.
- World shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
World shares rose following the Dow's record high, with European and Asian markets advancing as some AI-related stocks rebounded. Indices like the DAX, CAC 40, and Nikkei 225 gained, while South Korea's Kospi surged 5.8% and Samsung Electronics rose 8.2%. U.S. job data and potential Fed rate policy influenced market sentiment.
- Global shares trade mixed while the dollar hits a 40-year high against the yen
Global shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz access, while the U.S. dollar reached a 40-year high against the yen. Crude oil prices drifted as U.S. envoys discussed Iran deal implementation in Qatar.
- Wall Street points to another day of losses, led by an ongoing sell-off in tech
Wall Street faces significant losses led by a tech sector sell-off amid concerns over potential U.S. interest rate hikes. Futures for major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped sharply, with tech firms like Micron, Intel, and SpaceX experiencing steep declines. Global markets also fell, with Asia's Kospi and Europe's DAX seeing notable drops.
- World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
World shares were mixed and U.S. futures fell as optimism over the U.S.-Iran war-ending deal waned due to delayed nuclear talks and stalled Strait of Hormuz oil negotiations. U.S. markets were closed for Juneteenth, while tech stocks drove Wall Street gains earlier in the week.
- World shares are mixed and oil trades below $80 on optimism over interim US-Iran war deal
World shares were mixed and oil traded below $80 as investors anticipated details of an interim U.S.-Iran war deal. Asian markets like Japan and South Korea hit records, while European indices showed mixed performance. Oil prices steadied after sharp declines amid optimism over potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Wall Street points to modest gains in a rebound from last week as oil prices slip
Wall Street indices pointed to modest gains as oil prices fell following a sell-off last week. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, while airlines saw stock increases due to reduced fuel costs amid elevated oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. The U.S. government will release inflation data this week, with analysts expecting no immediate Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- World shares mostly advance as tech stocks rebound from sell-offs, while oil prices slip
World shares mostly rose with tech stocks rebounding, driven by gains in South Korea's Kospi and global indices like Germany's DAX. Oil prices declined after a surge due to Israel-Iran tensions. Companies like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Marvell Technology saw significant stock increases.
- World shares are mostly higher, tracking Wall Street’s fresh records, and oil prices fall
World shares rose in Europe and Asia, driven by Wall Street's record gains and optimism in the AI sector, while oil prices declined. Tech-related stocks like Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics led market gains, though some Asian indices like Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell.
- Spent 2 months tracking CFD broker spreads - the differences are bigger than I expected
The author tracked spreads on four platforms for about two months and found significant differences in EUR/USD and DAX spreads. Platform C, a commission model regulated by CySEC and BaFin, offered the cheapest options for position sizes above €1,000. The author's findings suggest that commission models can be more cost-effective than spread-based brokers for larger trades.