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STOXX Ltd. will adjust the capping in the DAX index family from 10 to 15 per cent. This was preceded by a broad market consultation which lasted from 11 October to 8 November 2023. The responses reflected a wide range of considerations from different stakeholders. A majority of participants were in favour of raising the capping limit to 15 percent.

Daily expirations allow market participants to finetune hedging and accurately implement strategies around specific events such as economic data releases. More than 670,000 EURO STOXX 50 daily options have traded since their August listing.

The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 2.8% last month, ending 9.2% below its 2023 high in July. The STOXX World AC dropped 3%. Losses were widespread, with emerging markets and the Size factor leading the retreat.

Stocks fell for a third consecutive month in October on concerns that interest rates will remain higher for longer, and amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 4.3% last month and the STOXX World AC lost 4%. Projections from the Federal Reserve indicate the central bank may hike rates further this year and cut them by less than previously expected in 2024.

In connection with a takeover, the free float of SUSE S.A. has dropped below ten percent and the company will be deleted from the SDAX.

Stocks fell by the most in one year in September amid expectations that interest rates in the US may stay higher for longer than previously expected.

STOXX Ltd. has announced the licensing of the DAX Index (JPY Hedged) to Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NZAM) in Japan. The index is used as an underlying for an ETF which will be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is the 2nd DAX ETF on the Japanese market.

In its 25th anniversary, the EURO STOXX 50’s ecosystem continues to grow with a new fund that comes amid sustained demand for responsible investing strategies.

Changes were announced as part of the September regular review of the DAX 50 ESG, DAX 50 ESG+, DAX ESG Target, DAX ESG Screened, MDAX ESG+, MDAX ESG Screened and DAX indices.

STOXX Ltd. has announced the new composition of the DAX index family. All changes will become effective on 18 September 2023.

The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 2.4% last month and the STOXX World AC lost 2.7% amid expectations that US interest rates may stay high to combat inflation. European, Asian, and Chinese shares in particular, led the pullback following weaker economic data.