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German Markets Open Stable at 26,464 Points, Near Record High
The German market opened essentially unchanged at 26,464 points on August 17, 2026, hovering near its record of 26,573.50 points set the previous Wednesday. Oil prices declined while Japanese economic growth disappointed investors' expectations. The day also brought discussions on a Trump administration peace plan for Gaza between US officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. OHB and Salzgitter stocks advanced before or at the opening bell.