The German DAX index rose 0.2% on Friday due to improved investor optimism as the Ifo Business Climate Index showed the first increase in six months. While the manufacturing sector remains cautious, the service sector has seen positive developments. Despite a mild rally in German equities, the DAX is down 0.9% for the week. Attention is now on upcoming corporate earnings, particularly from Volkswagen, which is expected to report lower earnings compared to last year. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)