German DAX rises 0.6% as US stock market rate cut hopes lift sentiment
German stocks demonstrated resilience on Tuesday as optimism about potential US stock market interest rate cuts bolstered investor confidence. The DAX managed a slight gain despite mixed signals from global stock markets. Defense shares declined, but pharmaceutical giant Bayer led the way with a sharp increase in its stock price.
The DAX concluded trading at 23,239 points on Xetra, reflecting a 0.6% rise from the previous session. A potential third stock market rate cut this year, now forecast at a 70% probability by bond markets, helped mitigate a steeper decline. Wall Street’s relief rally also buoyed German indices after New York Fed President John Williams hinted at possible stock market rate reductions.
The DAX averted a steeper drop thanks to expectations of lower US borrowing costs. Bayer’s robust performance counteracted losses in defense-related shares. Markets now await further signals on stock market interest rates and geopolitical developments in the coming days.
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