The DAX, Germany’s main stock index, is anticipated to rise 0.2% to 19,222 points as investors remain cautious without fresh central bank signals. Concerns over Donald Trump’s economic direction and potential U.S. interest rate changes are affecting market sentiment. Meanwhile, companies like Nvidia and Thyssenkrupp are in focus as quarterly reports come due, impacting stock movements. In the U.S., markets fluctuated with the Dow Jones down 0.1% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 saw gains. Boeing plans to lay off over 2,500 workers, signaling challenges in the aviation sector.

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