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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

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