Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell about 0.4% to trade near 25,200 on Thursday, pressured by a broader sell-off in technology stocks. Investor caution intensified as concerns over AI-related spending coincided with fears of higher US interest rates and the prospect of increased financing costs, particularly for companies reliant on substantial investment. Meanwhile, traders continued to monitor geopolitical developments and corporate earnings worldwide. Infineon Technologies plunged over 9%, making it the worst performer, with AI-related Siemens Energy (-6.9%) and Hochtief (-3.5%) also falling sharply. Other notable decliners included Siemens, Continental, GEA Group, RWE, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, falling between 0.6% and 2.6%. On the upside, telecom, insurers and software companies advanced the most. Deutsche Telekom led gains, rising over 3%, followed by Scout24 (3%), Hannover Ruck (2.6%) and Munchener Ruck (2.5%).
Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 25219 points on October 15, 2026, losing 0.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.25%, though it remains 3.90% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Historically, the Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) reached an all time high of 26627.70 in August of 2026. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 15 of 2026.
Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 25219 points on October 15, 2026, losing 0.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.25%, though it remains 3.90% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. The Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) is expected to trade at 24481.55 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 22530.88 in 12 months time.