The DAX and XDAX are showing slight gains, while the US markets reached new highs with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ 100 all posting gains. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 edged up, but the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong experienced a significant decline. The bond and currency markets remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations in the Bund-Future, Euro/USD, and USD/Yen rates, as well as moderate increases in Brent and WTI crude oil prices. The press review highlighted various political and economic developments, including discussions around the UNRWA, the German coalition government, and the European social welfare system.
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