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The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the risks of a widening küresel trade war.

European stock markets continued their climb, with the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs this week. Performance was driven by expectations of loosening monetary policy and strong corporate quarterly earnings.

Germany’s inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest veri signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank.