Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell 1.5% to below 23,000 on Thursday, reversing yesterday's sharp gain, as hopes of a quick resolution of the Middle East conflict faded. In his first national address since the Iran war began, Donald Trump gave no timeline for ending the conflict and offered no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while pledging further strikes on energy facilities if Tehran rejects a deal. His rhetoric triggered a sharp rise in oil prices, reigniting fears of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. Selling pressure spread across most sectors, with technology, financials, and industrials leading the declines. In equities, Infineon (-4.8%), Siemens Energy (-4.2%), Heidelberg Materials (-2.9%), Siemens (-2.8%), Airbus (-2.6%) and MTU Aero Engines (-2.5%) were among the top losers. Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank dropped 3.5% and 2.3%, respectively. Still, the DAX was poised for a weekly gain of nearly 3%.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 22806 points on April 2, 2026, losing 2.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.14%, though it remains 5.01% higher than a year ago, 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 April 2 of 2026.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 22806 points on April 2, 2026, losing 2.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.14%, though it remains 5.01% higher than a year ago, 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 21018.46 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 19807.53 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
DE40 22,806.40 -492.49 -2.11% -4.14% 5.01% Apr/02
DE Mid 28,568.92 -636.92 -2.18% -4.13% 6.30% Apr/02
EU100 1,751.43 -20.71 -1.17% -0.50% 15.82% Apr/02
DE Small 16,477.74 -324.97 -1.93% -3.61% 10.39% Apr/02
EU600 590.72 -6.97 -1.17% -2.27% 12.92% Apr/02
EU50 5,619.60 -120.00 -2.09% -2.64% 9.90% Apr/02
Euro Stoxx Banks 244.93 -4.58 -1.84% -1.36% 36.29% Apr/02

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
SAP 145.28 -3.58 -2.40% -39.20% 233.95B Apr/02
Siemens 209.38 -5.98 -2.77% 6.02% 197.72B Apr/02
Deutsche Telekom 30.03 -1.81 -5.68% -11.60% 194.02B Apr/02
Allianz 363.80 -3.90 -1.06% 2.83% 158.96B Apr/02
Airbus 163.68 -4.22 -2.51% 3.58% 154.51B Apr/02
Siemens Energy 144.30 -7.90 -5.19% 170.94% 152.32B Apr/02
Rheinmetall 1,559.50 -30.50 -1.92% 15.86% 104.76B Apr/02
Munich RE 539.80 -0.60 -0.11% -8.48% 87.72B Apr/02
Deutsche Bank 25.38 -0.99 -3.74% 21.84% 76.35B Apr/02
Mercedes-Benz AG 52.62 -0.26 -0.49% 1.66% 71.33B Apr/02




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Germany Inflation Rate 2.70 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Germany Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Mar 2026
Germany Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.30 percent Mar 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
22806.40 23298.89 25584.60 936.00 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Germany

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DAX Slips on Thursday
Frankfurt's DAX 40 fell 1.5% to below 23,000 on Thursday, reversing yesterday's sharp gain, as hopes of a quick resolution of the Middle East conflict faded. In his first national address since the Iran war began, Donald Trump gave no timeline for ending the conflict and offered no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while pledging further strikes on energy facilities if Tehran rejects a deal. His rhetoric triggered a sharp rise in oil prices, reigniting fears of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. Selling pressure spread across most sectors, with technology, financials, and industrials leading the declines. In equities, Infineon (-4.8%), Siemens Energy (-4.2%), Heidelberg Materials (-2.9%), Siemens (-2.8%), Airbus (-2.6%) and MTU Aero Engines (-2.5%) were among the top losers. Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank dropped 3.5% and 2.3%, respectively. Still, the DAX was poised for a weekly gain of nearly 3%.
2026-04-02
The DAX Index Opens 1.47% Lower
The DAX Index is losing -342 points. Losses were led by Infineon (-4.67%), Siemens Energy (-3.98%) and Deutsche Bank (-3.26%).
2026-04-02
DAX Finishes Sharply Higher
Frankfurt's DAX 40 surged 2.7% to close at 23,298.9 on Wednesday, after posting its worst month since March 2020, amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon. US President Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks, with or without a deal. On the Iranian side, President Massoud Peseshkian expressed openness to a ceasefire, provided security guarantees are ensured. Siemens Energy and Rheinmetall led the way, gaining 6.8% and 6.6%, respectively. Other top performers included Infineon, Continental, Siemens, Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, adding between 4.5% and 5.7%. Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank rose 5.4% and 4.7%, respectively. Among the few losers, BASF saw the biggest decline, falling nearly 3%.
2026-04-01