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DAX breaks 20,000 Amid Bullish Momentum and ECB Focus

Article By: ,  Market Analyst
Yesterday 12:27 PM

Market Overview: Key Developments and Outlook

Asian Session Highlights

  • USD vs. Yen: The U.S. dollar remained near a six-week low against the yen.
  • Euro Weakness: The euro declined, partly due to political instability in France, where Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a potential vote of no confidence, which could introduce volatility in the euro and European equities.
  • Chinese Yuan: The yuan hit a 13-month low, driven by concerns about potential U.S. tariffs.
  • Commodities:
    • Gold fell 1.1% to $2,625.69/oz, influenced by a stronger USD and profit-taking.
    • Oil prices remained steady.

U.S. Political Developments

  • US Steel Protectionism: President-elect Trump opposed the acquisition of US Steel (X) by Japan’s Nippon Steel, pledging tax incentives and tariffs to bolster U.S. steel companies.
  • Warren Stephens Nomination: Trump nominated Warren Stephens as the U.S. envoy to Britain, signaling continued focus on strengthening U.S.-UK relations.

Swiss Inflation

  • Headline Inflation: November figures came in as expected at 0.7% YoY (headline) and 0.9% YoY (core). The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is expected to cut rates by 25 bps at its next meeting on 12 December.

 

Key Agenda Items (GMT)

  • 15:00: USD JOLTS Job Openings (October) – A key indicator of U.S. labor market health.
  • 21:30: USD API Weekly Crude Oil Stock – Insight into U.S. oil inventory levels.
  • Earnings Releases:
    • Salesforce (Aftermarket)
    • Okta (Aftermarket)

Outlook for Europe

  • ECB Insights: Five ECB officials, including President Lagarde, will speak on 5 December ahead of next week’s ECB meeting. A 25 bps rate cut is fully expected on 12 December, with further cuts totaling 164 bps by the end of 2025 anticipated.
    • Policy Rationale: The ECB’s rate cuts aim to support European growth in response to potential U.S. tariffs and reduced U.S. involvement in Ukraine.

 

DAX Overview

DAX leaders:

  • Deutsche Bank: +1.92%
  • Heidelberg Materials: +1.61%
  • BMW AG: +1.44%
  • BASF: +1.33%

DAX Laggards:

  • Sartorius AG VZO: -2.42%
  • Symrise AG: -1.55%
  • Siemens Energy AG: -1.28%
  • Mercedes Benz Group: -1.27%

 

Germany 40 (DAX) Technical Analysis 4-hour chart:

The DAX has shown strength, led by industrial and financial sectors, reflecting optimism ahead of ECB rate cuts. However, political instability in France and potential U.S. tariffs could introduce near-term volatility. Investors should monitor Eurozone inflation updates and ECB speeches for further direction.

1. Current Price Action and Trend:

  • The DAX is trading at 19,942.9, showing a slight pullback after testing the psychological resistance at 20,000.
  • The recent breakout above 19,680.5 indicates strong bullish momentum, but overbought conditions suggest a potential short-term pause or retracement.

2. Support and Resistance Levels:

  • Resistance:
    • Immediate resistance is at 20,039, which aligns with the psychological 20,000 level.
    • A breakout above 20,039 would signal further upside, potentially targeting 20,200.
  • Support:
    • The first support lies at 19,680.5, the previous breakout level. This will act as a critical pivot for bullish continuation.
    • Further support levels are at 19,613.9 (aligned with recent consolidation) and 19,495.8 (near the EMA 50).
    • Lower support is at 19,382.1 (EMA 100) and 19,289.3 (EMA 200).

 

3. Moving Averages:

  • The DAX is trading above all key moving averages, confirming the bullish trend:
    • EMA 20 at 19,702.0 provides immediate dynamic support.
    • The EMA 50 at 19,495.8, EMA 100 at 19,382.1, and EMA 200 at 19,289.3 reinforce medium- to long-term bullish sentiment.

 

4. RSI and Stochastic RSI:

  • The RSI is at 74.23, indicating overbought conditions. This suggests the possibility of a pullback or consolidation in the near term.
  • The Stochastic RSI is at 95.03, confirming extreme overbought conditions, which may lead to short-term profit-taking.

 

5. Key Observations:

  • The DAX has extended its bullish run with a breakout above 20,000, but momentum indicators are signaling caution.

Thesis:

Scenario 1: Bullish Continuation:

  • If the DAX breaks above 20,039, it could target 20,200 and potentially higher levels in a sustained bullish scenario.
  • A strong push above 20,039 would confirm the continuation of the uptrend, supported by rising moving averages.

Scenario 2: Short-term Pullback:

  • Overbought conditions suggest a potential pullback toward 19,680.5 or 19,613.9.
  • A breakdown below 19,680.5 could lead to a deeper correction, targeting 19,495.8 and 19,382.1.

 

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