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DAX starts weakly – investors are looking forward to US inflation data!
Heidelberg is in the focus of the financial markets: DAX analyzes and important company reports on August 12, 2025.
DAX starts weakly – investors are looking forward to US inflation data!
What's happening on the DAX? After a weak start to the week, in which the German leading index closed with slight losses on Monday - specifically 0.3% in the red at 24,081.34 points - the DAX was already somewhat optimistic again on Tuesday morning. Broker IG estimates it at 24,170 points, 0.4% higher. This could offer opportunities for investors, as they are waiting with bated breath for important economic data from the USA and Germany, which is expected this morning. The focus is particularly on the ZEW economic expectations and the US inflation data for July, which could have a massive impact on the Federal Reserve's future interest rate hikes. THE SHAREHOLDER reported.
The fact that US inflation has fallen in recent months could have a significant impact on market sentiment. Consumer prices rose by only 3.0 percent in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, which reduced core inflation to 3.3 percent. This could give the market insights into the Fed's interest rate policy. The mood on the US stock markets has already deteriorated. Although the Nasdaq 100 reached a record high, the S&P 500 fell 0.8 percent and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.73 percent. Commodity markets also remain volatile: gold fell to $3,347 an ounce, while silver fell 1.5% to $37.73. daily news.
Corporate report and trade negotiations
Among the companies presenting their reporting figures on Tuesday are giants such as Ceconomy, TAG Immobilien and Hannover Re. This will be particularly interesting for investors who rely on stability in the trading market. Sartorius could also experience a positive appreciation, as Jefferies has upgraded the share from “Hold” to “Buy” and raised the price target from 217 to 263 euros. Such recommendations could show a good hand for investors who stay on the ball in the market.
In the political sphere, US President Donald Trump's decree ordering the postponement of planned tariffs in trade with China until November 10th also caused a stir. A planned meeting between Trump and Putin is also causing a lot of discussion and is seen as difficult, especially with regard to the Ukraine issue. 4investors.
Market report and outlook
The markets are mostly friendly before the big data release. While the DAX weakened on Monday, the MDAX even fell to -0.7% and closed at 31,283 points. Among the DAX stocks, Commerzbank and Siemens Energy were affected by the previous day's gains, while Rheinmetall and Zalando found themselves on the losing side. With Bitcoin, we saw a decline to around $118,678 after the cryptocurrency had previously risen above $120,000, keeping the market moving.
A look at the Asian markets shows that they were mostly friendly on Tuesday morning: The Nikkei 225 rose by 2.4% and the CSI 300 by 0.5%.
Overall, the situation remains exciting before the important economic data and company reports could provide a breath of fresh air. Investors should now develop a good feel for market movements, because the decisions made in the coming days can determine the fate or fate of their investments.