Current Developments
- Record High: On May 20, 2025, the DAX surpassed the 24,000 mark for the first time and reached a new all-time high during the day. On May 27, 2025, the index rose to a new record high of 24,215 points.
- Year-to-Date Performance: Since the beginning of the year, the DAX has recorded an impressive price increase of about 21.6 percent. This is particularly remarkable as US stock markets have been in the negative so far this year.
Background
- Panic Monday: The upward trend began after a so-called “Panic Monday” on April 7, 2025, when the DAX dropped to 18,489 points, triggered by new US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. These panic sales offered one of the best buying opportunities in stock market history.
- Economic Challenges: Despite ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical risks, the DAX shows impressive strength.
Other Indices
- MDAX: The MDAX, the index for medium-sized companies, has also gained and noted a level of 30,599 points, its highest since 2022. Since the beginning of the year, the index shows an increase of 16.8 percent.
Outlook
- US Market: Market participants expect gains on Wall Street after yesterday’s holiday, as President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended his recent tariff threat against Europe. This could provide further positive impulses for the DAX.
Overall, the DAX shows extraordinary strength driven by sustained investor interest and the overcoming of economic challenges.