The DAX was able to recover significantly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after a turbulent course and closed the trading day with an increase of 2.48 percent at 20,280.26 points. This improvement is notably remarkable, as the index had fallen sharply in the previous days due to uncertainties regarding US tariff policy. On Monday morning, the DAX had even sunk below the 18,500-point mark before stabilizing during the day.
Main Drivers of Recovery
In particular, the stocks of Siemens Energy and Rheinmetall played a significant role in the DAX recovery. These stocks attracted buyers again after previous declines, which can be attributed to bargain hunters looking for undervalued stocks. Heidelberg Materials also saw a significant increase in buyer interest.
Market Environment
The recovery was not limited to the DAX. Other European indices, such as the MDax with an increase of 3.78 percent and the EuroStoxx 50 with 2.5 percent, also showed clear upward trends. A similar picture was reflected in London and Zurich. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial climbed by 2 percent and the Nasdaq 100 by 2.5 percent.
Challenges from US Tariff Policy
Notwithstanding the positive recovery, the risk remains due to the aggressive US tariff policy under President Donald Trump. This could have significant implications, particularly for the European export economy, such as the automotive industry. While the European Union and China are already considering countermeasures, uncertainty in the markets remains high.
Outlook
Volatility in the stock markets is likely to remain high. Analysts emphasize that the markets will stay nervous as the punitive tariff issues remain unresolved. Nevertheless, increased volatility also presents opportunities that investors can exploit to benefit from attractive conditions.