Overview
- The index briefly topped 25,122 on Wednesday and traded near 25,168 this morning, setting another intraday high.
- Broker IG signaled a softer start near 25,028 after the Dow fell 0.9% following U.S. moves targeting defense payouts and limits on big investors buying homes.
- FAZ reports unusually low demand for DAX put options, indicating elevated risk-taking that could magnify any reversal.
- Market nerves reflect U.S. actions regarding Venezuela and the president’s claim on Greenland, which traders view as potential volatility triggers.
- Investors watch German industry orders, Eurozone labor data and U.S. jobless claims, with recent Fed cuts to 3.50–3.75% still supporting risk assets.