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The DAX is Germany's primary stock index, listing the 40 largest companies that trade on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The acronym stands for Deutscher Aktienindex, or German stock index.

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A trader sits on the trading floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange beside a TV news screen showing President Trump

Is Donald Trump making Europe great again?

Is Donald Trump making Europe great again?

As Trump's erratic trade policy unnerves investors, Europe is increasingly moving in the focus of global money managers.
BusinessJune 25, 2025
Donald Trump holds an executive order booklet in the Oval Office, with the American flag and Presidential standard in the background.

Foul play? Hardball? Questions abound on Trump tariff U-turn

Foul play? Hardball? Questions abound on Trump tariff U-turn

The US president is facing accusations of market manipulation, but his tariff move could be a simple negotiation tactic.
PoliticsApril 11, 2025
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Recession fears fuel sell-off in global stocks

Recession fears fuel sell-off in global stocks

Stock markets around the world have extended their losses, as investors fear a global recession unleashed by US tariffs.
BusinessApril 7, 202501:51 min
A closeup picture of Karin Radström next to a truck of German manufacturer Mercedes

Germany lags behind in boardroom gender equality

Germany lags behind in boardroom gender equality

Though women have made inroads on company boards in Germany, it is still lonely at the top as Otto's new boss proves.
BusinessMarch 5, 2025
Trading floor at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Markets signal confidence in new German government

Markets signal confidence in new German government

The DAX index rose a day after the German election, signaling that investors are relieved by the result.
BusinessFebruary 24, 202501:23 min
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Germany's stock index DAX hits 20,000 despite economic woes

Germany's stock index DAX hits 20,000 despite economic woes

Confidence in Germany's 40 biggest firms has little to do with sentiment on the ground.
BusinessDecember 3, 2024
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Germany's record for women executives is no accident

The number of women on the executive boards of German companies has hit a record high. This didn't happen on its own.
Kristie Pladson
Kristie Pladson
Commentary
BusinessJanuary 7, 2022
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