The article discusses Lufthansa’s renewed candidacy for the DAX index as the Frankfurt Stock Exchange prepares to determine its index composition in September, noting that two other firms are also vying for a spot.
On Friday, the Euribor benchmark surpassed the 3% level, a threshold not seen since September 2024, indicating higher borrowing costs for Spanish variable-rate mortgages.
Fielmann, the Hamburg‑based provider of glasses and hearing aids, cut its outlook as German consumer confidence weakened, causing its stock to fall on the Frankfurt market.
Futures of major European indices anticipate a slight rise at the opening, which could enable the Spanish IBEX to end its seven consecutive days of declines.
Almirall is experiencing a delicate moment on the stock exchange. Although first‑half results have not shown negative surprises and analysts remain confident, the pharmaceutical group is completely missing the rally of the Spanish market that is reaching historic highs.
The eDreams share price has risen roughly 40% so far this year after short sellers closed their short positions, adding credibility to the ongoing rally.
Duro Felguera led the Spanish market today with a rally of as much as 26% after releasing its half‑year accounts and revealing a strategic project in Mexico that will be decided at the September general meeting.
M&G Investments expects a rally in South Korean government bonds because the central bank is likely to ease its rate‑hike cycle as inflation eases, prompting the UK asset manager to back Korean bonds.
Digi Spain Telecom’s shares closed their first month of trading on the Spanish stock market unchanged, staying at the €5.6 price level at which they debuted on July 16.
Investors are gradually coming back to the German real‑estate transaction market after a long period of inactivity, as explained by CBRE Germany’s CEO, who highlighted the recent interest‑rate turn as a turning point for the market.