DAX 40 Edges Higher as French Political Uncertainty Eases

2025-10-16 10:55 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

Frankfurt’s DAX 40 erased early losses to climb 0.4% to 24,275 points on Thursday, supported by easing political uncertainty in France after the government survived a no-confidence vote.

Despite the gains, investors remain cautious amid renewed trade tensions between the US and China.

Corporate news also shaped market sentiment.

Merck dropped nearly 5% after forecasting weaker-than-expected operating results for the year, despite reaffirming growth prospects following recent restructuring.

In contrast, other German companies saw positive updates: Sartorius raised its full-year sales forecast after a strong Q3, while Flatexdegiro projected higher revenue and profits in 2025.



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