DAX (XETRA) closes above 26,400 points on August 29, 2026
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 26. August 2026
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Predicted for 29. August 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The DAX stands at 26,266 on August 26 (+0.61%), in record territory. A move to 26,400 (+0.51%) is within normal daily trading ranges. Key catalysts through Friday: (1) NVIDIA earnings on August 27 — a clear beat lifts ASML, Infineon, SAP in sympathy; (2) Jackson Hole speech by Fed candidate Warsh on August 28 — if read dovishly, additional support for European equities; (3) Calm risk backdrop (VIX 15.45). Brakes: USD strength (EUR/USD already elevated at 1.1664) or Persian Gulf escalation. Historically, a DAX record run typically sustains 2–3 days before profit-taking sets in.
Data basis for this prediction
- DAX Schlussstand 26.08.2026: 26.266,14 Punkte (+0,61%) – neues Rekordhoch (ACY Markets, 26.08.2026)
- VIX 15,45 – ruhiges Marktumfeld (Yahoo Finance, 26.08.2026)
- EUR/USD 1,1664 (Trading Economics, 26.08.2026)
- NVDA Earnings 27.08.2026 als Sektor-Katalysator für KI-nahe EU-Werte (Bloomberg, Aug 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Der 29. August 2026 ist ein Samstag – XETRA hat keinen Handelstag und somit keinen offiziellen Schlusskurs. Die Bedingung 'schließt über 26.400 Punkten' kann an einem handelsfreien Tag nicht erfüllt werden.
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