Overview

• The German DAX index saw a modest recovery after three days of losses, fluctuating near the 20,000-point threshold with heightened volatility.
• European indices, including London's FTSE 100 and Paris' CAC 40, posted early gains, signaling cautious optimism in the region.
• US markets continued to struggle, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closing lower, while the Nasdaq 100 showed marginal improvement.
• Japan's Nikkei index rebounded sharply by 6% following significant losses, while Chinese markets showed only slight gains.
• Defense and energy stocks, such as Rheinmetall and Siemens Energy, led sector recoveries, with banking shares like Deutsche Bank also posting modest gains.