Dax in a high altitude: Investors hope for peace in the trade war!

Dax in a high altitude: Investors hope for peace in the trade war!

China - On May 2, 2025, the DAX starts with an increase of 1.3 percent to 22,792 points. Investors hope for a de -escalation in the trade war between China and the USA, which has a positive effect on the markets. Analysts assume that the DAX could possibly close the downward gap from the end of March at 22,740 to 22,826 points. The next goal for the index is at the February high of 22,935 points. The DAX has won over 4,000 points since the "Panic Monday" in early April, which underlines the positive market mood.

The positive guidelines from Asia, where the Nikkei index increased by 1.0 percent to 36,830 points and the Topix by 0.3 percent, also contribute to the relaxation of the DAX. Chinese mainland exchanges are now closed due to a holiday. In the USA, Wall Street closed on May 1 with a slight upward trend: The Dow Jones increased by 0.2 percent to 40,752 points, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.6 percent to 5,604 points and the NASDAQ rose 1.5 percent to 17,710 points.

oil and gold prices on the advance

Oil prices also show a positive development, with Brent-Roh oil, which increases by $ 62.48 per barrel by $ 62.48. The gold price was also able to grow and recorded an increase of $ 0.4 percent to $ 3,251, but remains $ 250 below the record high of $ 3,500. The market participants are particularly excited about important economic data that are published in the afternoon, including consumer prices for the euro area and the labor market report from the USA.

corporate reports and challenges

In corporate news, BASF reported a profit of 808 million euros in the first quarter, but is faced with high uncertainty due to the customs announcements. Despite fewer jet movements, Airbus was able to achieve an excess of 793 million euros in the first quarter, which is an increase of 33 percent. Mercedes-Benz announced the planning of a new model in a US plant from 2027. In the meantime, analysts from Apple expect additional costs of $ 900 million due to import duties and planning to expand production to India.

However, the current market situation is shaped by uncertainties that are reinforced by possible new US tariffs. A report by

Overall, the market remains tense and the next steps of the US government could be decisive. The DAX and the large companies face major challenges, while they also benefit from the general market mood.