Stock markets in Europe are slightly down on Wednesday as investors await the Fed's interest rate decision and further updates on the Middle East conflict. In the cash market, the German DAX is currently down 0.4%, the French CAC40 is down 0.13% and the British FTSE100 is adding 0.17%. The DE40 contract is trading in the 50-day EMA area today.
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Create account Try a demo Download mobile app Download mobile appCurrent volatility in the broader European market. Source: xStation
The German DE40 index is gaining slightly during today's session, although the instrument is still in the support zone of the 50-day exponential moving average (blue line on the chart). As long as the D40 stays above this zone, the overall uptrend remains stable (as defined by the exponential moving averages). The 14-day RSI indicator is below the 45-point mark for the first time since early April this year. Source: xStation
Market news
Gerresheimer AG (GXI.DE) said in a statement that talks between KPS Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus to acquire GXI are continuing despite earlier reports that they had been abandoned. The company's shares are rebounding more than 7.5% today.
Morgan Stanley analysts have downgraded UBS Group AG (UBSG.CH) from "equal-weight" to "underweight." The target price is set at CHF 26 per share.
Airbus SE (AIR.DE) plans higher dividend payouts to shareholders as earnings remain resilient despite uncertainty over tariffs and supply chain issues that have slowed aircraft deliveries. The company will raise its dividend payout ratio to 30-50% from 30-40%
More news from individual DAX companies. Source: Bloomberg Financial LP
