30 am, representing a 0..1 percent increase compared to the previous day’s closing value.
Insurance companies saw particularly strong demand at the opening bell, with Hannover Rück and Münchener Rück recording the most significant gains. Allianz, a key component of the DAX, also performed well, ranking among the top performers.
The Euro strengthened slightly against the US Dollar, trading at $1.1738, or €0.8519 per dollar.
Gold prices also saw an uptick, reaching $3,648 per fine ounce, a rise of 0.4 percent, equivalent to €99.93 per gram.
Conversely, oil prices declined. Brent North Sea crude traded at $65.92 per barrel around 9:00 am Central European Time, a decrease of 45 cents or 0.7 percent from the previous day’s closing price.