DAX Starts 2026 at Record Highs

2026-01-02 08:55 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

The DAX in Frankfurt rose 0.4% to approach 24,600 in the first trading session of 2026, setting fresh records after a 23% surge in 2025, its best performance since 2019.

Defense stocks outperformed, with MTU Aero Engines, Airbus, and Rheinmetall rising 3.1%, 2.5%, and 1.9%, respectively, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions and expectations of higher military spending.

On the downside, Commerzbank fell 0.8% and Fresenius Medical Care declined 0.7%, marking the largest losses.

Investors should remain focused this year on monetary policy, the trajectory of the highly valued technology sector, and ongoing geopolitical risks.



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