DAX started with an increase of around 0.2%

As traders await important economic indicators to determine the outlook for economic and monetary policies, the DAX rose by about 0.2 percent to the 18740 level on Wednesday, reflecting the overall positive mood.

Today's new Eurozone GDP and inflation estimates, as well as the US inflation report, will attract attention.

Meanwhile, the influence of corporate news remains significant, and Commerzbank (+3.5%) reported a 29% increase in net profit for the first quarter, which was higher than expected.

Meanwhile, Allianz's stock price fell by about 1.7% because financial results did not impress investors, and thyssenkrupp fell 7% or more as sales and profit forecasts were revised downward again.