The Frankfurt Stock Exchange saw moderate gains following a strong week, with the DAX rising early in trading due to rising car prices and hopes of a resolution to the tariff dispute between Europe and China. The Eurozone’s leading index, the EuroStoxx 50, also followed suit.
Despite these gains, concerns remain about the upcoming French elections and their potential impact on financial and economic policies. The possibility of significant changes in French policies has created market uncertainty and volatility. Last week, the DAX had risen by 0.9 percent, but this progress has been overshadowed by the looming threat of radical changes in French financial and economic policy.