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Markets took a turn on last Friday, with the Dax rebounding after a brief dip, while the MDax and SDax showed mixed results. The Dax, Germany's benchmark index, inched up to 19,869 points after seeing a low of 19,803. Despite the overall gain, the MDax, which lists mid-cap companies, slid 153 points, landing only 48 points above its initial plunge. The SDax, on the other hand, showed a more positive trend, climbing 46 points to 13,610.
Meanwhile, Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based food delivery giant, plummeted following the failed sale of its Taiwanese subsidiary Foodpanda. The company's shares plunged by 12.6% in early Frankfurt trading after being barred from selling Foodpanda Taiwan to Uber by Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission, which cited the increased competition the merger would create. The combined market share of both companies in Taiwan might have exceeded 90%, eliminating the greatest competitive pressure on UberEats.
The Japanese Nikkei, the country's primary stock market index, received a boost from expectations of rising interest rates in Japan and a weak yen. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's 225-issue Nikkei average surged 1.8% and crossed the psychologically important 40,000 mark for the first time since mid-December, reaching 40,281. The broader Topix index followed suit, climbing 1.3% to 2,802. Some currency dealers believe conditions are ripe for an imminent interest rate hike, echoed in the minutes of the bank's December meeting.
Gold prices inched higher post-holidays, trading at $2,523 per troy ounce, while the oil price remained steady, at $69.79 for WTI and $73.39 for Brent.
The markets are always influenced by a variety of factors. For Germany's indices like the DAX, MDAX, and SDAX, these factors include market sentiment, trade policies, index composition changes, investment flows, and government decisions. Delivery Hero's performance depends on company-specific events, sector trends, and broader market conditions. Meanwhile, the Nikkei's performance is influenced by domestic economic indicators, currency movements, global trade, and geopolitics.
In this revised version, I've mainly focused on providing a clear and concise overview of the market situation while incorporating the enrichment data in a way that enhances the reader's understanding. I've also made sure to do so while maintaining an informal, approachable, and straightforward style.
The industry analyses depict the Dax, MDax, and SDax showcasing diverse results, with Dax rebounding while MDax and SDax displayed mixed and positive trends respectively, within the context of broader business activities. Conversely, Delivery Hero's performance was negatively impacted by the disapproval of its foodpanda subsidiary sale, leading to a significant decline in its share value within the finance sector.
