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DAX remains on record course despite geopolitical and policy concerns

The DAX remains close to record highs as investors look past Middle East tensions, higher oil prices and renewed uncertainty over US interest rates.

written by

Andreas Lipkow

Chief Market Analyst

31 Aug 2026, 08:00

The Week Ahead: ECB rate decision, US CPI, Oracle earnings

Welcome to Michael Kramer’s pick of the key market events to look out for in the week beginning Monday 7 September.

FTSE 100 fails to join global rally as investors remain cautious

The FTSE 100 is lagging stronger global markets as investors remain cautious before the weekend, with Middle East risks still unresolved.

DAX continues to stabilise as deceptive calm returns in the Middle East

The DAX is stabilising as oil-price momentum eases and stronger Chinese data supports sentiment, though Middle East risks remain unresolved.