FRANKFURT (DEUTSCHE-BOERSE AG) – There is still no sign of a breakout from the sideways trend. Investors remain in wait-and-see mode. The focus is firmly on Wednesday, when the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates–a move widely anticipated by the markets.
September 15, 2025. While US markets continue to reach new heights, the DAX has been treading water for months, a trend that has extended into the start of this week. On Monday morning, the DAX stood at 23,776 points, up slightly from Friday’s close of 23,698. The recent highs remain a distant memory. Similarly, the Stoxx Europe 600 has failed to reclaim record levels. In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posted new all-time highs on Friday. The week’s highlight: the US Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday. The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged last Thursday, but the US Fed is now widely expected to cut rates.
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