On Monday, Germany's DAX index hovered just above its previous close at approximately 23,915, reflecting a cautious mood prevailing across European markets. Investors are keeping a close watch on the eagerly awaited earnings report from US tech behemoth Nvidia, as well as the steady release of US economic data following a month-long halt caused by the government shutdown. Among the top performers, Siemens Energy and Heidelberg Materials saw notable increases, advancing 3.3% and 2.2%, respectively.