FX.co ★ DAX Ends on Lower Note, Still Posts Q1 Gain

On Monday, the DAX index in Frankfurt concluded trading with a decrease of approximately 1.3%, settling at 22,163.49, marking the lowest point since February 12 and continuing a four-session downward trend. Investor caution prevailed as they anticipated the implementation of a series of tariffs by the Trump administration, highlighting a 25% duty on all imported cars. This uncertainty regarding the tariffs' extent and implications contributed to a pervasive negative market sentiment. Concurrently, Germany's consumer price inflation slowed to 2.2% in March 2025, the lowest rate since November 2024, aligning with market forecasts based on a preliminary assessment. Within the corporate sector, auto stocks, banks, and technology firms were the most adversely affected. While the index experienced a 1.7% decline in March, it achieved an 11.3% increase for the first quarter, largely bolstered by Germany's significant fiscal stimulus plan.