The DAX 40 pared gains to close marginally up at 24,910 on Tuesday, but still near a two-week high, marking the fourth session of advances. The prospect of a peace deal in Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to support market sentiment. The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be formally signed on Friday, leaving a 60-day window for negotiations toward a final agreement. Insurers and banks, as well as energy-sensitive industrials were among the top performers, while the tech sector and autos saw heavy pressure. GEA Group led gains, rising 5.1%, after Deutsche Bank raised its rating from Neutral to Buy. Münchener Rück, Hannover Rück and Allianz also advanced, gaining up to 1.3%, while Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank rose 0.6% and 0.3% respectively. Other top gainers included Qiagen NV, Deutsche Post, Siemens and Airbus. Onn the downside, automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz Group dropped 5.2% and 2.8%, respectively, while Infineon Technologies shed 2.3%.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 24819 points on June 17, 2026, losing 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.10% and is up 6.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Historically, the Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) reached an all time high of 25584.60 in January of 2026. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 17 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 24819 points on June 17, 2026, losing 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.10% and is up 6.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. The Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) is expected to trade at 24511.06 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 22107.72 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 24,807.50 16.40 0.07% 2.06% 6.39% Jun/17
DE Mid 32,586.54 3.91 0.01% 3.65% 9.64% Jun/16
EU100 1,917.89 5.56 0.29% 6.67% 21.83% Jun/16
DE Small 18,423.12 -111.02 -0.60% -0.03% 10.05% Jun/16
EU600 636.00 0 0% 4.23% 17.71% Jun/17
EU50 6,250.10 23.72 0.38% 6.86% 18.67% Jun/17
Euro Stoxx Banks 289.10 5.40 1.90% 10.91% 45.80% Jun/16

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Siemens 273.05 2.70 1.00% 27.59% 254.42B Jun/16
SAP 142.90 -0.28 -0.20% -44.19% 202.24B Jun/16
Allianz 399.00 4.30 1.09% 17.77% 170.84B Jun/16
Deutsche Telekom 27.65 -0.20 -0.72% -9.55% 166.61B Jun/16
Airbus 185.30 1.62 0.88% 15.28% 163.48B Jun/16
Siemens Energy 156.12 -0.08 -0.05% 76.13% 156.42B Jun/16
Infineon 79.28 -1.47 -1.82% 126.94% 94.01B Jun/16
Rheinmetall 1,145.80 -0.40 -0.03% -33.85% 84.47B Jun/16
Munich RE 468.80 6.10 1.32% -15.41% 74.19B Jun/16
Deutsche Post 52.82 0.66 1.27% 30.19% 69.14B Jun/16




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.60 2.90 percent May 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.40 2.15 percent Jun 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.40 percent May 2026

Germany Stock Market Index (DE40)
The DE40 tracks the performance of 40 selected German blue chip stocks traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which represent around 80 percent of the market capitalization listed in Germany. The Index is free floating and has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1987. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24818.50 24910.41 25584.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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DAX Finishes at Near 2-Week High
The DAX 40 pared gains to close marginally up at 24,910 on Tuesday, but still near a two-week high, marking the fourth session of advances. The prospect of a peace deal in Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to support market sentiment. The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be formally signed on Friday, leaving a 60-day window for negotiations toward a final agreement. Insurers and banks, as well as energy-sensitive industrials were among the top performers, while the tech sector and autos saw heavy pressure. GEA Group led gains, rising 5.1%, after Deutsche Bank raised its rating from Neutral to Buy. Münchener Rück, Hannover Rück and Allianz also advanced, gaining up to 1.3%, while Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank rose 0.6% and 0.3% respectively. Other top gainers included Qiagen NV, Deutsche Post, Siemens and Airbus. Onn the downside, automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz Group dropped 5.2% and 2.8%, respectively, while Infineon Technologies shed 2.3%.
2026-06-16
The DAX Index Closes 0.07% Higher
The DAX Index went up by 16 points or 0.07 percent on Tuesday to close at 24910 points. The rise was led by Gea Group (3.61%), Qiagen NV (1.53%) and Munich RE (1.36%). On the downside, the weakerst performers were Infineon (-1.81%), RWE (-1.67%) and Brenntag (-1.64%).
2026-06-16
DAX Moves Higher
The DAX 40 shook off a hesitant start to cross the 25,000 mark on Tuesday, extending the previous session's rally, buoyed by the US-Iran framework agreement. Investors remain optimistic although they maintain some reservations, considering the advances and setbacks of the past. The memorandum of understanding is expected to be formally signed on Friday, when full details will be disclosed, while the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen the same day. Attention was also on policy decisions by major central banks scheduled this week. Industrials and banks were among the top performers, while autos and tech saw pressure. GEA Group led gains, rising nearly 5%, after Deutsche Bank raised its rating from Neutral to Buy. Rheinmetall, Qiagen NV, Siemens, Siemens Energy and MTU Aero Engines also advanced solidly. Commerzbank rose 1.6% as the German government rejected UniCredit's hostile takeover bid, prioritizing the bank's independence and criticizing the Italian group's "aggressive" approach.
2026-06-16