The Dax is expected to open with minimal volatility on Monday, following a session last Friday that saw the German benchmark index reach an all-time high of 25,809 points.
Broker IG estimated the index would open approximately 12 points higher at 25,791 points, signaling a cautious tone for the start of the week as markets digest the recent rally.
The record close on Friday was driven by a shift in sentiment following softer-than-expected US labor market data, which alleviated concerns regarding the pace of monetary policy adjustments.
This macroeconomic backdrop provided the final push needed for the index to breach the psychological 25,800 barrier, extending gains seen in previous sessions.
With the index now at record levels, attention turns to whether buying interest can sustain momentum or if profit-taking will emerge.
The quiet opening forecast suggests traders are waiting for new catalysts before committing to further directional bets, particularly given the broader geopolitical uncertainties surrounding energy markets and OPEC+ dynamics.