DAX Advances on Tuesday
2026-06-02 07:59
By
Luisa Carvalho
1 min. read
Frankfurt's DAX 40 rose more than 1% to around 25,265 on Tuesday, following a weak start to the month, as AI optimism about tech stocks outweighed uncertainty over a Middle East peace deal.
US President Trump said he expected a deal with Iran on extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be reached next week, hours after reports that the negotiations had been suspended.
Lebanon also announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, helping to ease tensions.
Meanwhile, preliminary data showed Eurozone's inflation data rose further to 3.2% in May, matching forecasts, while core inflation surpassed expectations at 2.5%.
Among key movers, Infineon Technologies surged 5.7% and SAP advanced 1.7%.
Deutsche Post climbed over 3% after analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux issued a buy recommendation.
Meanwhile, Siemens Energy edged lower after announcing the acquisition of Northern Ireland’s Camlin Group.