Germany's DAX index has declined from Wednesday's levels even as markets await news on a deal expected to end the Middle East conflict. The benchmark index that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange has slipped on Thursday after recording strong gains in the previous two sessions.
The DAX benchmark has declined 0.26 percent to trade at 24,885.30 versus 24,949.25 at the previous close. The day's trading ranged between a high of 25,018 and a low of 24,848.72.
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