Financial Market: Share Prices for Germany
SPASTT01DEM661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
153.51
Year-over-Year Change
24.99%
Date Range
1/1/1960 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the share prices for Germany, a key indicator of financial market performance and investor sentiment in the Eurozone's largest economy.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The German share price index tracks the overall value of equities traded on the major German stock exchanges. It serves as a broad benchmark for the health and direction of the German financial markets, which are influential in the European and global economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by financial data providers based on trading activity on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and other major German exchanges.
Historical Context
German share prices are closely watched by policymakers, investors, and analysts as a real-time barometer of economic conditions and market confidence.
Key Facts
- Germany is the Eurozone's largest economy.
- The German DAX index tracks the 40 largest publicly traded companies.
- Share prices are a leading indicator of economic growth and investor confidence.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the overall value of publicly traded equities on major German stock exchanges, providing a broad indicator of financial market performance in the Eurozone's largest economy.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: German share prices are a closely watched benchmark for the health of the Eurozone economy and a key input for policymakers, investors, and analysts assessing market sentiment and economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by financial data providers based on trading activity on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and other major German exchanges.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: German share prices are used by policymakers, central banks, and analysts to gauge financial market conditions, investor confidence, and the broader state of the Eurozone economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported in near real-time, though there may be slight delays in publishing and reporting the latest figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial Market: Share Prices for Germany (SPASTT01DEM661N), retrieved from FRED.