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![Three different DAX benchmarks to build distinct German ESG portfolios](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO490_intro-900x350.jpg)
Investors can access three different German benchmarks that follow an ESG strategy designed to meet specific needs and responsible objectives, and that have the same rules and transparency characteristics as the blue-chip DAX index.
![Stocks jump by most since 2020 in July on interest-rate outlook, earnings beats](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PO542-original-2-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index gained 7.9% in dollars last month, its best monthly showing since November 2020. The index is still down 14.4% in 2022.
![Trading in STOXX, DAX listed derivatives jumps in H1 2022 amid market volatility](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO541-intro-900x350.jpg)
Futures and options enable investors to take directional views and hedge portfolios as markets pull back and price swings increase this year.
![DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO531-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%
Changes follow a market consultation with stakeholders and were devised to bring the German equity benchmarks in line with international standards.
![STOXX Global 1800 index slides into bear market in June on recession fears](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO536-intro-900x350.jpg)
The global benchmark plunged 8.7% in dollars last month, wrapping up its worst month and quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the first quarter of 2020. The index is down 21% so far in 2022.
![Stocks achieve narrow gain in May despite lingering interest rate concerns](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PO527-May-2022-market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index rose 0.1% in dollars last month, paring an earlier decline of as much as 5.6%. Value and high-dividend stocks rise, but most other strategies struggle as investors contend with the prospect of higher interest rates.
![IIA’s Rick Redding: ‘Indices continue to evolve; their core benefits remain’](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PO515-Rick-Redding-intro-900x350.jpg)
The Index Industry Association (IIA) provides education and advocacy on behalf of independent index providers worldwide, CEO Rick Redding explains to Qontigo’s blog. With the transformation of the role and shape of indices in full swing, he sees huge possibilities for the industry and for investors ahead – as well as key challenges.
![Stocks tumble most since 2020 in April amid interest-rate concerns](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PO516-April-2022-market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 8.2% in dollars last month, taking its retreat in 2022 to 13.2%. US technology shares slumped 12.9% in month, the worst showing since November 2008.
![Amundi switches ETF index to STOXX Europe 600 ESG Broad Market](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Amundi-index-switch-intro-900x350.jpg)
The newly named AMUNDI STOXX EUROPE 600 ESG UCITS ETF DR fund meets increasing client demand for responsible-investing principles and will be classified as Article 8 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
![Stocks rebound in March on hopes of Ukraine conflict resolution](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PO510-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index rose 2.7% in dollars last month, with basic-resources and energy companies leading gains for a second consecutive month. The benchmark is still down 5.5% for 2022.
![Dividend index futures reflect lasting effect on European banks from Ukraine crisis](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PO508-divi-futures-2022-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Index / ETFs
Dividend index futures reflect lasting effect on European banks from Ukraine crisis
Futures on the EURO STOXX Banks Dividend Points Index are trading between 7.9% and 23% below their pre-war prices, depending on the maturity, even as equity prices recover. Traders have raised expectations that a slowing economy may hit lenders’ ability to continue or increase their payments to shareholders.
![Aurubis, K+S to join DAX 50 ESG index; Daimler Truck enters DAX ESG Target](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/changes-to-Dax-ESG-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Aurubis, K+S to join DAX 50 ESG index; Daimler Truck enters DAX ESG Target
Changes were announced as part of the March regular review for the DAX 50 ESG, DAX ESG Target and DAX indices.