Stock exchange in Frankfurt - Dax up slightly
At Wall Street, there was a slight upward trend after the European trading session ended, which helped the stocks somewhat. By the end of the week, inflation signals are in focus: The development of consumer prices in France and Spain met expectations in the morning. Later, price data from Italy and the so-called PCE Deflator from the US Federal Reserve, which is preferred by the US Fed as an inflation measure, will follow. Investors are also looking critically at the first round of parliamentary elections in France, which takes place over the weekend.
The MDax, a German stock exchange index based in Frankfurt am Main, experienced fluctuations throughout the week due to various economic indicators. Frankfurt, being the financial hub of Germany, is home to several prominent stock exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the MDax. Although the Dax, another German stock index, showed mixed results, Frankfurt continued to be a significant player in the global stock markets. Despite the positive trend observed at Wall Street, some investors are concerned about the impact of political events in France, such as the parliamentary elections, on the French stock market.