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🔥 DAX Soars After Zollcrash: Is Now the Time to Jump In and Ride the Recovery Wave?

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Let's talk about the Dax, baby! After dusting off the Zollcrash, this bad boy has hit a new record high, making you wonder if now's the perfect time to invest and ride the recovery wave. Here's what's happening, straight from the Invest fair in Stuttgart.

Friedhelm Tilgen sat down with Matthias Hüppe from HSBC and Michael Proffe from Proffe Invest. And guess what? They're all eyes on the DAX.

First off, the DAX has been on a rollercoaster ride since the start of 2025. It's gained around 18% and reached an all-time high of 23,476 points back in March 2025. As of early May 2025, it hovered just below that record level, around the 23,253 points mark—not bad!

Economic confidence indicators like ZEW business expectations have hit a record high since early 2022. This is a clear sign that folks are feeling optimistic about Germany's economy, thanks to a massive fiscal stimulus package of €500 billion aimed at infrastructure and defense. The European Central Bank (ECB) has also adopted a more accommodative monetary policy stance.

Leading sectors, like industrials and automotive companies, have been leading the charge. Siemens Energy, Munich Re, and Adidas have all reported sweet profits, boosting investor confidence.

So, what's a savvy investor to do? Here are some factors to consider:

Pluses:

1. chunky Change in the Pocket: Germany's large-scale government spending is fattening pockets of sectors sensitive to infrastructure investments and defense, which historically lifts related stocks in the DAX.
2. Earnings Galore: Several major DAX constituents have been reporting impressive profits—solid ground under the rally.
3. Monetary Policy Support: ECB rate cuts are keeping borrowing costs low, supporting higher equity valuations and economic activity.
4. Trend Fever: The index is near all-time highs, confirming a strong uptrend that might continue if the bullish sentiment sticks around.

But there’s always two sides to every coin:

Potential Pitfalls:

1. Technically Speaking: The DAX is close to its record high and has had a strong run-up, raising fears about possible technical overextension and a short-term pullback or consolidation.
2. Whose Move is it Now? Despite the stimulus, external risks like global trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and renewed geopolitical conflicts could impact German exports and market sentiment.
3. Puffed-Up Valuations: After a 18% gain in a few months, valuations might be juiced up, which could limit potential gains in the near term.
4. Short to Medium-Term Outlook: Analyst models expect the DAX to stay in the 21,380 points range in the next 12 months, suggesting a bit of caution for long-term holders.

In a nutshell, investing in the DAX now can be a smart move if you're ready to ride out possible near-term volatility, have faith in Germany’s fiscal and corporate growth outlook, and can handle some risk due to overbought market conditions and potential geopolitical uncertainties.

If you're more the cautious type or aiming for short-term gains, it might be wise to hold off and wait for a technical pullback or more attractive entry points. The DAX’s recovery and stimulus-driven growth are making it an appealing investment opportunity, but near-term risks and stretched valuations require a balanced approach—perhaps even selective stock picking within the index.

1. The current state of the DAX, which soared after the Zollcrash, has sparked a question among investors about whether now is the ideal time to invest and reap the benefits of the recovery wave.
2. Interestingly, leading sectors like industrials and automotive companies have been spearheading the DAX's surge, with companies like Siemens Energy, Munich Re, and Adidas reporting increased profits.
3. It's worth noting that the European Central Bank (ECB) has adopted a more accommodating monetary policy stance, implying lower borrowing costs and supporting higher equity valuations and economic activity within the monetary union, including the economic and monetary union.
4. As the DAX hovers close to its record high, investors should keep in mind the potential risk of technical overextension or short-term pullbacks, as well as external factors like global trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical conflicts that could affect German exports and market sentiment.

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