DAX shatters 25,000-point barrier as global stock markets surge
Germany's DAX index has broken through the 25,000-point mark for the first time, closing at 25,014.87 points on Monday. The rise was supported by strong international momentum, including record highs in the US stock market today and gains across Asian markets.
The DAX climbed 1.19% at the start of the week, extending its 14.16% growth over the past 12 months. In February 2025, the index stood near 22,000 points, rising steadily to 24,538 by the end of January 2026 before hitting the new milestone. The broader Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced by 1.01%, while the mid-cap MDAX gained 0.96%.
Individual stocks showed mixed performance. SAP shares rose 2.2% as investors returned to software companies. Commerzbank jumped 4.2% on speculation that UniCredit might make a takeover bid. In the finance sector, Rheinmetall gained 2.8% and Renk surged 5.7% after an analyst upgrade.
Not all stocks fared well. Bechtle fell 4.8% after its full-year guidance disappointed investors, wiping out recent gains. Delivery Hero dropped 7.4% due to legal troubles at its Italian subsidiary.
The positive sentiment was reinforced by the Dow Jones crossing 50,000 points, lifting confidence in European markets.
The DAX's record close reflects broader optimism in global stock markets, with both US and Asian indices contributing to the upward trend. While some companies faced setbacks, strong performances in software, banking, and finance sectors helped drive the index higher.
