Overview
- Germany’s DAX is set to open higher near 24,215 after closing at 23,959, with 24,500 cited as the next technical hurdle.
- The Senate approved a transition budget and the House plans to consider it next, with the vote timing uncertain before it can be sent to the president.
- U.S. equities advanced Tuesday led by the Dow, which rose 1.2% to 47,928, while the S&P 500 added 0.2% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.2%.
- Gold held above $4,100 per ounce before easing about 0.9%, and Brent crude traded around $65 with modest declines.
- Stock moves included a sharp rise in Fraport after strong operating results, gains in Siemens Energy following a Jefferies call, and losses in Münchener Rück after it maintained guidance.