• Trump announced a temporary pause of ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations with Iran continue.
  • DAX is expected to open 0.6% higher at 24,542 points, while US indices reached record levels.
  • Infineon raised its full-year forecast due to strong demand for AI power solutions for data centers.
  • Lufthansa expects a significant profit increase despite additional costs of €1.7 billion from higher kerosene prices.
  • BMW reported a nearly one-quarter drop in net profit in Q1, mainly due to US tariffs and weakness in China.
  • Prosthetics maker Ottobock increased revenue and profit in Q1 thanks to innovations and cost-saving measures.

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