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DAX falls below 25,000: Middle East tensions and US uncertainty
Germany's DAX index fell to 24,771 points (−0.9%) on July 16, 2026 in early afternoon trading, according to Handelsblatt. The index slipped below the symbolic 25,000-point threshold for the second consecutive day after four trading sessions above that level. Explosions reported near Tehran amid fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, combined with anticipation of US retail sales data, are fueling market uncertainty. Multiple analysts describe "pronounced indecision" among investors as the DAX struggles to establish direction.