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Auto stocks have been making gains recently, with Mercedes Benz Group and BMW rallying 2.54% and 2.00%, respectively. These gains were driven by positive production numbers for February in the auto sector. While Porsche advanced by 1.30%, Volkswagen saw a slight decline of 0.24%.
Looking ahead, investors will be closely watching the ECB interest rate decision scheduled for Thursday. The markets are anticipating the ECB to leave interest rates at 4.5%, but recent commentary from ECB members has raised expectations of a potential rate cut in June. This uncertainty could impact buyer demand for DAX-listed stocks.
In the US, economic sentiment and Fed chatter will be in focus, with the RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index expected to increase from 43.5 to 44.2 in April. This index is considered a leading indicator of consumer confidence and spending, and a larger-than-expected increase could influence bets on a June Fed rate cut.
The near-term outlook for the DAX will be influenced by the US CPI Report, the ECB press conference, and Fed commentary. Any softer-than-expected US inflation numbers and calls for rate cuts could support current price levels.
On the technical side, the DAX remains above the 50-day and 200-day EMAs, signaling bullish price movements. A break above the 18,350 level could push the DAX towards the April 2 all-time high of 18,567, while a drop below the 18,250 level could bring sub-18,000 levels into view.
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