Dax reaches record high - investors defy customs dispute and uncertainties!

Dax reaches record high - investors defy customs dispute and uncertainties!

N/A - On June 8, 2025, the DAX has reached a new record high and has been an impressive price increase of 30 percent since the beginning of the year. Investors are optimistic by largely ignoring the uncertainties related to the continuing customs dispute between the USA and other trading nations. This development is in stark contrast to the previous market developments when the S&P 500 after the "Liberation Day" fell by almost 15 percent on April 2, but quickly recovered. The markets seem to have got used to the volatile conditions, which leads to less violent price reactions.

Nevertheless, there are increasing concerns that investors are too carefree with the current market conditions. Experts warn of the potential risks through future customs adjustments that could have a significant impact on the global economy. Long -term investment strategies and discipline are considered crucial to successfully invest in times of uncertainties. Historically speaking, setbacks on the markets have often led to strong relaxation. For this reason, analyst defensive investment strategies, including investments in gold or government bonds, recommend

Current market developments

In the past few weeks, the mood on the stock markets was initially shaped by nervousness. On March 4, 2025, the DAX recorded the greatest loss in three years when it fell 3.5 percent to 22,327 points. The Dow Jones and other important indices were also under pressure, with the S&P 500 by 1.2 percent and the NASDAQ 100 gave up 0.4 percent. President Trump had doubled import tariffs on goods from China to 20 percent, which led to against tariffs from China and other countries. In addition, the EU claimed Trump's clarification of its tariffs. All of this created additional uncertainties that strongly influenced the markets.

The geopolitical tensions also contribute to uncertainty. These were underlined by the temporary suspension of military aids for Ukraine and by violence in the Gaza Strip and in Israel. In this context, a study by the Bundesbank shows that an increase in geopolitical risks often has a negative impact on imports while import prices rise. The study by Khalil, East and Strobel (2025) examined the developments in the imports of the Euro area and the USA from 1990 to 2019 and recognized that geopolitical risks act as a negative offer for the markets.

raw material and technology markets

The raw material markets also show exciting developments. The gold price rose to over $ 2,900 per troy ounce, near the record high, while the oil price for Brent fell to $ 70.55. These fluctuations in the raw material sector are also a reaction to the changeable trade conditions and geopolitical uncertainties. In addition, technology companies such as Apple, which defends itself against access claims on the British government's iCloud data, and the Deutsche Bank, which is faced with high fines, experienced turbulent times.

The situation remains tense and investors must remain vigilant. Defensive strategies could prove to be important, while the markets continue to react to the developments in customs dispute and other geopolitical risks. The environment demands both patience and a precise analysis of the changing conditions.

Further information on the current market developments and their influences can be found in the reports of t-online.de , Tageschau.de and bundesbank.de .