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Germany's DAX Index Closes Lower Amid AI Concerns and Bond Yield Increases

Germany's DAX Index Closes Lower Amid AI Concerns and Bond Yield Increases

Germany's benchmark index, the DAX, closed at 24,186.49 on December 12, 2025, marking a decline as investor sentiment cooled towards the weekend. Despite this, the index saw a modest weekly gain of approximately 0.7%, buoyed by mid-week relief from central banks. However, concerns over an AI-driven equity bubble and rising European bond yields have created a cautious trading environment. Industrial production in Germany increased by 1.8% month-on-month in October 2025, while exports rose by 0.1% and imports fell by 1.2%. The export rise was unexpected, although shipments to the U.S. and China decreased significantly, highlighting uneven external demand. Additionally, Germany's 30-year bond yield reached its highest level since July 2011, impacting rate-sensitive sectors like real estate.

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!”

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Abandons NATO Ambitions for Security Guarantees in Peace Talks

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Abandons NATO Ambitions for Security Guarantees in Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine will abandon its pursuit of NATO membership in exchange for security guarantees from Western allies. This decision comes as a strategic compromise to facilitate peace talks with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that while NATO membership was Ukraine's initial goal, the current focus is on securing legally binding guarantees from the U.S., European countries, and other allies like Canada and Japan. These guarantees aim to prevent future Russian invasions. The move aligns with one of Russia's demands, although Ukraine remains firm on not ceding territory. The announcement precedes Zelenskyy's meetings with U.S. envoys and European leaders in Berlin to discuss a potential peace plan.

Take Five: One last push

Take Five: One last push

Dec 12 (Reuters) - European Union leaders meet for one last push to secure a deal and fund Ukraine with frozen Russian cash, while the United States releases overdue labour market and retail sales data.

Morning Bid: Is Santa Claus coming to town?

Morning Bid: Is Santa Claus coming to town?

By Anna Szymanski LONDON, December 12 (Reuters) - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

World shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

World shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

World shares are higher, tracking Wall Street's rise to records despite a sell-off for Oracle as worries persist about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology

Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

By Yoruk Bahceli and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Central bank meets next Thursday, with traders suddenly speculating a rate hike could be on the cards in 2026.

Asian shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

Asian shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

Asian shares are higher, tracking Wall Street's rise to records despite a sell-off for Oracle as worries persist about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology

Wall Street sets record highs even as Oracle tumbles on AI worries

Wall Street sets record highs even as Oracle tumbles on AI worries

Wall Street rose to more records even as a sell-off for Oracle and worries about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology weighed on the market

AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack

AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack

Artificial-intelligence stocks are falling again, but smaller U.S. stocks and other areas of the market that used to get left behind by Big Tech are picking up the slack

Trading Day: Investors cling to dovish Fed view

Trading Day: Investors cling to dovish Fed view

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mostly higher on Thursday - the Dow and Russell 2000 indices hit new highs but the Nasdaq fell - while shock U.S. jobless claims figures rekindled concern over the labor market and dragged the dollar and Treasury yields lower.

Stranded Tanker Kairos to be Towed After Drone Strike Damage

Stranded Tanker Kairos to be Towed After Drone Strike Damage

The shadow tanker Kairos, heavily damaged by a drone strike, is set to be towed to a secure location off the Bulgarian coast. The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport has allocated approximately $720,000 for the towing operation, with a contractor already selected. The tanker, attacked by Ukraine on November 28, drifted near the Bulgarian shoreline after being released from a tow. The vessel's stern is severely damaged, with water entering the engine room, rendering the engines and mechanical systems inoperative. Despite the damage, the tanks are empty, and no pollution has been reported in the Black Sea.