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Friedrich Merz will most likely be the next Chancellor
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Seldom has German politics moved the DAX as much as this federal election. It was one of three factors for its recent price jump, which could continue, particularly in the case of one share
At the beginning of the year, Oliver Schmidt had an unusual experience for his job: The chief investment strategist at Metzler Asset Management regularly speaks with companies and investors from all over the world. Germany and the relatively small German stock market by international standards do not normally play a role. This time, in the run-up to the federal election, things were different. "It is remarkable that global investors have shown increased interest in Germany," says Schmidt. "Germany has once again come into focus as the engine of Europe."
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