DAX Moves Higher

2026-04-07 09:31 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

Frankfurt's DAX 40 inched higher on Tuesday after a cautious start, rising 0.8% to cross 23,350, mirroring other European peers.

Investors returned from the Easter break with a focus on Middle East developments, particularly as the deadline for President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran looms.

Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough offered some support to market sentiment, though uncertainty persisted amid mixed signals from Washington.

While President Trump warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he also described Iran as an “active, willing participant” in negotiations.

Tech, media, chemicals, and banks drove sectoral gains, while utilities lagged.

BASF, Infineon and Fresenius Medical Care topped the index, rising between 1.8% and 2.4%.

Deutsche Telekom added 1%, tracking a rally in European media stocks following Pershing Square’s takeover offer for Universal Music Group.

Conversely, Heidelberg Materials, Qiagen NV, RWE and Rheinmetall saw modest losses.



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Frankfurt's DAX 40 is experiencing a volatile session on Tuesday, as investors closely watched the evolving situation in the Middle East ahead of the expiration of President Trump's ultimatum to Iran. Pakistani officials said that the US and Iran are holding last-ditch talks through intermediaries in Islamabad. Iran previously dismissed a proposed 45-day ceasefire, saying it wants a permanent end to hostilities instead of a short-term pause. Meanwhile, reports that the US has struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, coupled with escalating rhetoric from Washington, have heightened uncertainty. Industrials and consumer cyclical sectors were the hardest hit, while chemical and media stocks advanced the most. In equities, Heidelberg Materials led the losses, slipping 3%, followed by Rheinmetall (-1.9%), Airbus (-1.4%), Siemens Energy (-1.3%), Adidas (-1.3%) and Qiagen NV (-1.1%). On the upside, BASF (2.8%), Fresenius Medical Care (2%) and Brenntag (1.9%) posted the biggest gains.
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DAX Moves Higher
Frankfurt's DAX 40 inched higher on Tuesday after a cautious start, rising 0.8% to cross 23,350, mirroring other European peers. Investors returned from the Easter break with a focus on Middle East developments, particularly as the deadline for President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran looms. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough offered some support to market sentiment, though uncertainty persisted amid mixed signals from Washington. While President Trump warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he also described Iran as an “active, willing participant” in negotiations. Tech, media, chemicals, and banks drove sectoral gains, while utilities lagged. BASF, Infineon and Fresenius Medical Care topped the index, rising between 1.8% and 2.4%. Deutsche Telekom added 1%, tracking a rally in European media stocks following Pershing Square’s takeover offer for Universal Music Group. Conversely, Heidelberg Materials, Qiagen NV, RWE and Rheinmetall saw modest losses.
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