DAX gains 0.74 percent in late trading as oil and yields ease
Published on 10/06/2026 at 18:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The DAX was at 25,440.64 points at 1:53 p.m. CEST on October 6, 2026, up 0.74 percent from Monday's close. The move followed lower oil prices and easing government bond yields, while technology strength provided additional support, according to wallstreetONLINE.
Drivers of the day
European equities benefited as Brent crude fell to USD 98.05, down 2.22 percent, while the euro traded at USD 1.12708, up 0.43 percent. German 10-year yields fell to 3.44 percent, according to Reuters. The retreat in yields helped offset continuing concerns about elevated financing costs.
Rheinmetall was among the DAX's strongest shares in early market coverage, gaining 2.4 percent, while Bayer was reported as the weakest large-cap name on Monday, falling 2.2 percent, according to Tradegate BSX.
Events ahead
The U.S. Energy Information Administration was scheduled to publish its Short-Term Energy Outlook at 6:00 p.m. CEST on October 6. A U.S. three-year Treasury auction was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CEST, with the events listed by XTB. The next session will follow on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
