Breakout Successful: DAX Pulverizes the 25,000 Mark!
This must have been it—the long-awaited breakout for the DAX. This past Wednesday, market participants left no room for doubt, firing the German leading index upward with pure conviction. With a robust gain of 1.12%, the index bid farewell to the session at 25,278.21 points. This sends a clear signal: the DAX hasn't just cleared the psychologically critical 25,000 hurdle; it has likely established a sustainable foundation above it on a daily closing basis.
The investor signal was unmistakable. From the opening bell, the market knew only one direction: North. During afternoon trading, the rising US markets played perfectly into the DAX's hands, providing the necessary fuel to solidify the breakout. Anyone waiting on the sidelines was forced to watch the train pick up speed without a single stop.
"Super Thursday": A Storm of Earnings and Economic Impulses
What a perfect lead-in for today's "Super Thursday"! We are facing a true data marathon that is bound to trigger high volatility and rapid market movements. Several heavyweights are opening their books today: DAX giants Airbus and Commerzbank are stepping into the spotlight. However, it is also worth looking beyond German borders as Nestlé and Renault present their financial results, which will significantly influence sentiment in their respective sectors.
In the afternoon, the focus shifts back to the US with the release of the Philadelphia Fed Index—a crucial leading indicator for the US manufacturing sector. Should these figures signal strength, they could act as a catalyst, whipping global equity markets even higher.
Technical Outlook: The Gates to an All-Time High Stand Wide Open
Technically, the starting position could hardly be more thrilling. Yesterday’s closing price sits exactly at the high from February 12, 2026. This means the DAX is opening today directly at the decisive resistance level required to finally swing open the gates to new all-time highs. If the bulls manage to keep demand high and crack this resistance, the path upward is free of technical hurdles. The uptrend is intact, and momentum is firmly on the side of the buyers.
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