Dax surmounts a significant hurdle following numerous days of severe coldness
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The rollercoaster ride of the stock market seems to have taken a turn for the better, with many trading places showing signs of recovery after a series of volatile days. The German DAX, in particular, is making a strong comeback following three straight downturns.
The DAX began the day on an upward trajectory, climbing by 1.8% to reach 20,150 points. The MDax showed a similar trend, gaining 1.3% to 24,967 points, while the EuroStoxx 50, the leading Eurozone index, managed to recuperate somewhat, rising 1.1% to 4,709 points.
Yesterday, it seemed as if the DAX washeaded for a free fall due to President Trump's recent tariff announcements. However, some investors saw an opportunity and stepped in at around 18,500 points, capitalizing on the aftermath of a more than 17% loss since Wednesday last week. Although the impressive year-to-date gain of nearly 18% achieved by mid-March has been entirely erased, the bullish trend from the beginning of 2022 has been maintained.
Meanwhile, Asian stock markets have experienced mixed fortunes, with Japan's Nikkei Index closing higher by 6.02%, thanks to favorable economic stimulus announcements from Tokyo. The Kospi Index in Seoul also saw a slight uptick of 0.26%. In contrast, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, which had plummeted by more than 13% on Monday, marking its steepest decline since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, managed to eke out a 0.11% gain. However, trading in Taiwan continued to struggle, with the index closing 4.02% lower after a 9.7% drop on Monday.
Investors, seeking cheap deals, appear to be taking a calculated risk and hoping for a resolution to the tariff impasse through negotiations. Yet, President Trump has thus far remained resolute in his trade policies, dismissing calls for a pause to facilitate talks and adamant that the tariffs will boost the American economy.
That being said, optimists remain hopeful that future negotiations may lead to tariff reductions in exchange for trade concessions. As analysts await the unfolding of these negotiations, market watchers will stay on tenterhooks, eagerly awaiting any signs of progress that could bode well for global stocks.
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