DAX Finishes Lower
2026-03-26 17:15
By
Luisa Carvalho
1 min. read
Frankfurt's DAX 40 closed about 1.5% down at 22,581 on Thursday, reversing yesterday's gains, amid lingering uncertainty surrounding the end of the war in the Middle East.
After issuing a stark warning to Iran to make progress in talks or face intensified action, Trump later tempered expectations of a negotiated deal he had earlier alluded to in a Cabinet meeting, stressing that any breakthrough hinges on Iran’s willingness to compromise.
The prolonged tensions are driving energy prices higher and contributing to rising global inflation and economic concerns.
Mos sectors saw declines, led by industrials, retailers, financials and techs.
In equities, Siemens Energy, Rheinmetall, MTU Aero Engines, Zalando, Airbus saw losses between 3%-5.2%.
Porsche Automobil Holding dropped nearly 3% after reporting a drop in its after-tax profit for 2025, pressured by costs both in the broader automotive group and at Porsche AG.