The DAX Index Closes 0.16% Higher

The DAX Index gained 39 points or 0.16 percent on Friday to close at 25328 points. Gains were led by Scout24 (4.42%), Deutsche Telekom (3.71%) and Deutsche Boerse (2.87%). Biggest losers were Commerzbank (-3.70%), Deutsche Bank (-2.55%) and Adidas (-2.40%).

Frankfurt's DAX 40 turned slightly negative before closing virtually unchanged at 25,312 on Friday, as traders 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, headline inflation eased slightly more than expected to 1.9% in February from 2.1% in January 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 declined 1.9%, 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. Commerzbank (-3.7%) and Deutsche Bank (-2.7%) also faced heavy pressure. On the upside, Scout24 (4%) and Deutsche Telekom (3.5%) saw strong buying. The index rose about 0.2% this week and gained 3.2% 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.