India, July 10 -- German stocks are up in positive territory on Thursday, extending gains from the previous three sessions, as investors continue to focus on US-EU trade negotiations. Data showing a drop in Germany's consumer price inflation in the month of June is aiding sentiment.
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said there was good progress on a framework trade agreement and a deal may even be possible within days.
The benchmark DAX, which climbed to 24,640.90, a new record high, was up 55.65 points or 0.23% at 24,577.58 a little while ago.
Merck, the top gainer in the benchmark index, is up nearly 2.3%. Porsche is gaining nearly 2% and Brenntag is up 1.9%. BASF, Porsche Automobil Holding, Sartorius, Beiersdorf, Qiagen, Volkswagen and Me...