The major European stock markets are currently showing a distinct upward trend, largely fueled by optimistic signals in the ongoing trade dispute. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the national and European indices recorded clear gains in afternoon trading.
Strong Performance of German Indices
Germany is seeing a robust recovery: The DAX is at around 24,000 points and shows an increase of about 1.05 %. The MDAX even rises by approximately 1.61 %, while the TecDAX gains around 0.61 %. Companies such as Heidelberg Materials (+2.62 %), Commerzbank (+2.54 %), and Siemens Energy (+2.53 %) in the DAX, as well as Bilfinger (+5.73 %) and ThyssenKrupp (+5.51 %) in the MDAX, are experiencing particularly strong share price gains.
Technical Buy Signals Strengthen the Trend
The upward trend is confirmed by technical buy signals, and the short scenario is particularly considered void if the DAX exceeds the mark of 24,165 points. This positive development mirrors the optimism that tensions in the trade dispute between the USA and Europe could be eased at least partially.
Additionally, monetary policy impulses from the European Central Bank and an expansive fiscal policy in Germany provide hope for improved growth expectations in Europe. After a strong first half of the year with share price gains of over 13 % in Europe, which is more than double that of US stocks, confidence in European markets continues to strengthen.
In summary, it can be said: Positive signals in the trade dispute as well as favorable economic policy frameworks support the robust upward trend on Europe’s stock exchanges – a pleasant sign for investors in Germany and Europe.