Germany's DAX index closed 0.3% lower, ending a three-day winning streak. Investors responded to Germany's historic policy reform and updates on the Ukraine ceasefire, while awaiting key monetary policy decisions. The drop followed a vote by lawmakers to reform public borrowing rules, enabling higher national defense spending. German defense stocks declined, with Rheinmetall down more than 4% and Brenntag dropping almost 2%. Automotive stocks also fell, with Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Daimler Truck losing 1.4% to 2.5%. Commerzbank dropped over 3%.
The main stock market index in Germany (DE40) increased 3379 points or 16.97% since the beginning of 2025, 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 23578.40 in March of 2025. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 20 of 2025.
The main stock market index in Germany (DE40) increased 3379 points or 16.97% since the beginning of 2025, 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 22890.28 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 22602.94 in 12 months time.