#Germany’s Dax index ends the year 2024 w/18.85% gain after 20.3% rally in 2023, meaning the German benchmark index concluded its biggest 2y run in more than a decade, even though Germany's GDP shrank in 2023 and probably also in 2024. SAP, Siemens Energy and Rheinmetall are among top performers. Chinese competition and lagging demand weigh on automakers. https://t.co/mXSnvnEU9m