FX.co ★ DAX Edges Higher On China Stimulus Optimism

German equities saw a slight uptick on Monday, influenced by an unexpected slowdown in China's consumer inflation for November, coupled with a reduction in factory deflation. These developments fueled optimism for potential fiscal and monetary policy interventions in the coming year, aimed at stimulating domestic consumption.

In a statement today, the Politburo, China's principal decision-making body under President Xi Jinping, emphasized its commitment to stabilizing the property and stock markets, while also enhancing "unconventional counter-cyclical" measures.

The DAX index rose by 24 points, marking a 0.1 percent increase, standing at 20,409, following a similar gain of 0.1 percent at the close on Friday.

Shares of HelloFresh dropped over 7 percent amidst news of a U.S. investigation concerning allegations of child labor.

Meanwhile, Sartorius, a supplier in the laboratory and pharmaceutical sectors, saw a 1.1 percent rise following the appointment of a new CEO.

Stabilus, despite reporting a decline in profits for fiscal year 2024, experienced a 3 percent increase in its share price.

CompuGroup Medical surged by 31 percent as the healthcare software provider announced it is in advanced acquisition talks with CVC Capital Partners.