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Germany's DAX index breaks records

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February 11, 2025

Germany's benchmark stock index, the DAX, cracks 22,000 points for the first time. DW speaks with market analyst Sandra Navidi about its stellar performance despite concerns over an escalating trade war and Germany's sluggish economy.

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