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The Dow increased by 0.17% on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite Index and S&P 500 also posting gains of 0.22% and 0.25%, respectively. Investors closely watched Nvidia’s earnings report set for Thursday (May 23) as a major focal point.
In terms of market movers, Infineon Technologies led the downward slide by 3.05%, while Siemens Energy AG also saw a decline of 1.36%. Auto stocks experienced mixed results, with Mercedes Benz Group falling by 0.48% and BMW and Volkswagen ending the day down 0.19% and 0.04%, respectively. However, Daimler Truck Holding and Porsche bucked the trend, posting gains of 0.62% and 0.04%, respectively.
Looking ahead, the European Central Bank (ECB) is in the spotlight with ECB President Christine Lagarde scheduled to speak on Wednesday. Investors are eager to hear insights on inflation and the ECB interest rate trajectory, which could impact buyer demand for DAX-listed stocks.
Over in the US, the economic calendar is packed with important data, including US housing sector figures and the release of the FOMC meeting minutes. A pickup in housing sector activity could influence the Fed rate path, while FOMC member comments will be closely monitored by investors.
Near-term outlooks for the DAX and other markets will be influenced by central bank policies and upcoming data releases. The DAX technical indicators show bullish signals, with the index well above key EMA levels and potential for a move to all-time highs.
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