Germany’s benchmark index DAX reached an all-time record high of 11,158.55 yesterday on intraday basis before closing the day at a record 11,130. The index reached another high on Friday. In addition to DAX, UK’s FTSE 100 also came close to reaching 6,950 which it first crossed in late 1999. The FTSE has now hit a 15-year high this week. Though it …
The German stocks market is one of the best performing markets in Europe over the long-term. For example, in the 25 years leading to 2013 the DAX index grew by more than eight times.From 1955 thru 2012, the index had returns in 39 years and negative returns in only 19 years. In 2013, German stocks …
The German economy is the fifth largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity(PPP). With a GDP of about $3.2 Trillion in 2013 based on PPP, it is also the largest economy in Europe.While the economy of the U.S. is consumption-based, Germany’s economy is export-based. Germany is a world leader in industries such as …
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Germany’s benchmark equity index DAX plunged last month over fears of slow economic growth. From 9,454 the index fell to as low as 8,354 for a fall over 11%. However it recovered strongly from the depth of the lows and closed at 9,326 in October.As of Nov 10th, the DAX is down by 2.1% year-to-date while …
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