The DAX opened Tuesday’s trading session essentially unchanged, hovering around 25,779 points as European equity markets displayed minimal momentum.
The benchmark index showed little directional bias in early trading, following a strong close on Monday when it reached a new record high for the third consecutive day, buoyed by robust economic data from the region.
While equities digested the previous day’s gains, energy markets moved higher.
Oil prices climbed in the session, reflecting ongoing concerns over supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions.
The divergence highlights a market environment where risk appetite in equities is being balanced by inflationary pressures and supply-side risks in commodities.
The flat open for the DAX suggests traders are cautious about chasing the recent rally, preferring to wait for clearer signals on the macroeconomic outlook.