Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell further to close about 2.1% lower at 23,951 on Friday, halting a two-day rally, underperforming its European peers. Market sentiment was dented by stalled progress on the Iran conflict and inflation fears, alongside risks of renewed military escalation. US President Trump threatened Tehran again, saying he would not be patient much longer. Moreover, investors were disappointed by the lack of concrete results from the long-awaited Trump-Xi summit in China, particularly on trade and the Iran issue. Among the biggest losers were tech stocks, which had gained considerable ground in recent days due to the ongoing AI boom. Infineon shares fell by more than 4%. Energy-sensitive industrials also saw pressure, with Siemens and Siemens Energy down 5.5% and 4.4%, respectively. On the flip side, SAP and Munchener Ruck led gains, each rising more than 1%. For the week, the DAX lost about 1.6%.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 23951 points on May 15, 2026, losing 2.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.84%, though it remains 0.77% 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 25584.60 in January of 2026. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 16 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 23951 points on May 15, 2026, losing 2.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.84%, though it remains 0.77% 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 23639.21 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 21555.51 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 23,950.57 -505.69 -2.07% -0.84% 0.77% May/15
DE Mid 31,365.17 -528.71 -1.66% 1.38% 4.94% May/15
EU100 1,798.83 0 0% -1.72% 12.64% May/15
DE Small 18,365.64 -238.72 -1.28% 2.15% 10.84% May/15
EU600 606.92 -9.13 -1.48% -1.63% 10.50% May/15
EU50 5,827.76 -107.20 -1.81% -1.78% 7.37% May/15
Euro Stoxx Banks 261.95 -3.62 -1.36% -1.14% 29.59% May/15

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Siemens 259.60 -14.10 -5.15% 17.04% 254.42B May/16
SAP 144.06 2.84 2.01% -45.73% 202.24B May/16
Allianz 374.50 -5.80 -1.53% 6.51% 170.84B May/16
Airbus 167.68 -5.06 -2.93% 3.57% 163.48B May/16
Deutsche Telekom 27.68 -0.14 -0.50% -17.30% 162.72B May/16
Siemens Energy 169.54 -7.46 -4.21% 116.97% 162.37B May/16
Infineon 65.19 -2.88 -4.23% 94.66% 94.01B May/16
Rheinmetall 1,121.50 -22.50 -1.97% -35.91% 84.47B May/16
Munich RE 473.00 4.80 1.03% -18.05% 74.19B May/16
Deutsche Post 46.80 -1.11 -2.32% 20.00% 69.14B May/16




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.90 2.70 percent Apr 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Apr 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Apr 2026

Germany Stock Market Index (DE40)
The DE40 tracks the performance of 40 selected German blue chip stocks traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which represent around 80 percent of the market capitalization listed in Germany. The Index is free floating and has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1987. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23950.57 24456.26 25584.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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DAX Closes Deeply in the Red
Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell further to close about 2.1% lower at 23,951 on Friday, halting a two-day rally, underperforming its European peers. Market sentiment was dented by stalled progress on the Iran conflict and inflation fears, alongside risks of renewed military escalation. US President Trump threatened Tehran again, saying he would not be patient much longer. Moreover, investors were disappointed by the lack of concrete results from the long-awaited Trump-Xi summit in China, particularly on trade and the Iran issue. Among the biggest losers were tech stocks, which had gained considerable ground in recent days due to the ongoing AI boom. Infineon shares fell by more than 4%. Energy-sensitive industrials also saw pressure, with Siemens and Siemens Energy down 5.5% and 4.4%, respectively. On the flip side, SAP and Munchener Ruck led gains, each rising more than 1%. For the week, the DAX lost about 1.6%.
2026-05-15
The DAX Index Closes 2.07% Lower
The DAX Index dropped 506 points or 2.07 percent on Friday to close at 23951 points. Losses were led by HeidelbergCement (-7.16%), Siemens (-4.94%) and MTU Aero Engines AG (-4.87%).
2026-05-15
DAX Snaps 2-Day Gain
Frankfurt’s DAX 40 fell about 0.8% to trade below 24,300 on Friday, halting a two-day advance and tracking broader European weakness. Oil prices continued to rise amid stalled US-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping inflation and growth concerns alive. Fears are also mounting that the US could resume strikes on Iran after Trump’s return from China, as he signaled a tougher stance and urged Tehran to reach a deal with Washington. Meanwhile, investors were disappointed by the lack of concrete results from the second day of talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, particularly on trade. Most sectors are in negative territory, with tech among the weakest. Chipmakers are under particular pressure amid profit-taking and growth concerns following recent gains. Infineon Technologies slipped 5.3%, while Siemens is down 2.5%. Heidelberg Materials, Siemens Energy, Merck and Scout24 also recorded steep losses, falling between 1.9% and 2.7%.
2026-05-15