Global X DAX Germany ETF

DAX

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Manufacturing orders in the eurozone's largest economy fell 10.6% on month, as the conflict in the Middle East kept energy costs elevated.

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At the time of writing, the DAX 40 is trading around 26,364 EUR, with the daily timeframe revealing a clear technical pattern.

While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further disruption from tensions in the Middle East.

Confidence among firms picked up a little this month, though the roller-coaster ride of oil prices in recent weeks suggested the recovery could be fragile.

Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) is downgraded from hold to a soft sell due to mounting structural headwinds facing Germany. German manufacturing faces severe pressure from surging Chinese exports, high energy prices, and an aging population, undermining its historical competitive edge.

The German government plans an energy cost relief package for businesses and consumers worth €13.3 billion ($15.2 billion) in 2027, to be drawn from the Climate ​and Transformation Fund (KTF), the finance ministry said on Wednesday.

The 0.9% increase was driven by U.S. trade, as manufacturers proved relatively resilient to uncertainty prompted by the Iran war.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined a package of pension, tax and labour reforms on Thursday, along with measures to cut red tape that he said would boost growth, jobs and competitiveness while ​maintaining social welfare protections.