The DAX Index Closes 0.45% Higher

Frankfurt's DAX 40 moved slightly into negative territory to around 25,230 on Friday, as market participants digested fresh inflation data from the US and Europe, along with corporate results. Higher-than-expected US inflation in January diminished the prospect of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve. In Germany, preliminary figures showed headline inflation eased to 1.9% in February from 2.1% in January, slightly below market expectations of 2.0% and broadly in line with the ECB’s 2% target. Meanwhile, market sentiment continued to be influenced by AI-related anxieties, tariff uncertainties and geopolitical risks. On equities, BASF dropped more than 2%, ranking among the worst performers, as the chemical giant reported a decline in adjusted operating earnings for 2025 and issued a disappointing outlook for 2026. Conversely, Deutsche Telekom (3.8%), Scout24 (3-8%) and Deutsche Borse (2.4%) saw strong buying. The index fell about 0.1% this week but gained nearly 3% for the month.

Frankfurt's DAX 40 edged higher to around 25,350 on Friday, the highest since mid-January, with investors monitoring upcoming economic reports and more corporate earnings. Inflation data from Europe and the US will take center stage on the macro front today. Market sentiment was tempered by AI-related anxieties, tariff uncertainties and geopolitical risks. Among stocks, Scout24, Deutsche Telekom and Siemens Energy were the top performers, rising 2.3%, 2% and 1.6%, respectively. On the downside, MTU Aero Engines (-1.5%) and Infineon Technologies (-1%) posted the biggest declines. BASF fell 0.8% after the chemical giant reported a decline in adjusted operating earnings for 2025 and issued a disappointing outlook for 2026. The index was poised for a 0.4% weekly rise and a 3.3% monthly gain.

The DAX Index is gaining 113 points or 0.45 percent on Thursday. Leading the gains are Siemens Energy (2.01%), Fresenius Medical Care (1.13%) and Merck (1.01%). Top losers are BASF (-1.67%), MTU Aero Engines AG (-0.92%) and Infineon (-0.86%).