08.12.202508:49:34UTC+00DAX Starts Week on Cautious Note

The Frankfurt DAX remained relatively stable at approximately 24,025 on Monday, maintaining its position near the highest level since mid-November. This reflects a general cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. With a 25 basis point rate cut largely anticipated by the markets, attention will focus on the Federal Open Market Committee’s updated projections as uncertainty lingers regarding the Fed’s policy outlook for 2026. Within sectors, strengths in healthcare and industrial stocks balanced out weaknesses in consumer-focused companies. Bayer stood out, advancing over 2% after JPMorgan upgraded its rating from "neutral" to "overweight." Other notable performers included Rheinmetall, Siemens Energy, Deutsche Bank, and Zalando. Conversely, GEA Group (-2.1%), Symrise (-1.6%), and Beiersdorf (-1.5%) experienced the most notable drops.