FRANKFURT (DEUTSCHE-BOERSE AG) – The recent zigzag in prices has ultimately caused little damage, though the notable increase in professionals taking short positions stands out. Whether this bodes well for rising prices remains uncertain, says Joachim Goldberg. Read more
October 16, 2025. FRANKFURT (Goldberg & Goldberg). A great deal has happened on the global political stage since our last sentiment survey, and domestic investors have also experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Since last Wednesday, the DAX at times rose by 1.4 percent, including a new all-time high, before U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatened new tariffs: a 100 percent levy on Chinese imports was mentioned. As a result, the stock market barometer lost up to 3.2 percent in value, and one could almost say it was fortunate that all this occurred on a Friday, allowing the DAX to retreat to the corner–so to speak–at the sound of the bell and…
