DAX closes 0.63 percent higher at 25,981 points
Published on 11/02/2026 at 19:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDAX ends higher ahead of key events
- The DAX closed Monday at 25,981.09 points, up 0.63 percent.
- Lower oil prices, reports of diplomatic efforts in the US-Iran conflict and a recovery in US markets supported sentiment.
- US midterm elections and Apple's results are the next major focal points for investors.
The DAX started November with a gain, closing Monday at 25,981.09 points, up 0.63 percent. The German benchmark recovered from Friday's technology-led sell-off as investors assessed lower oil prices, geopolitical signals and the prospect of a rebound on Wall Street.
Oil and US markets support sentiment
According to dpa-AFX via t-online, oil prices eased and a report about diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump in the conflict between the United States and Iran supported travel-related stocks such as Tui and Lufthansa. The index moved into positive territory in the afternoon as US markets began recovering from Friday's decline.
The backdrop remained mixed. Technology and banking stocks had been under pressure at the end of the previous week, while concerns about artificial-intelligence valuations continued to influence international markets. Deutsche Boerse said in its weekly market outlook that the DAX had held up relatively well compared with US technology markets. The exchange also pointed to improving German business sentiment and the ongoing earnings season.
Election and earnings risks ahead
Tuesday's US congressional midterm elections are likely to keep political risk in focus. Investors are also awaiting Apple's quarterly results after the close of US trading. Market participants are looking for evidence that technology companies can counter recent concerns about AI spending, earnings quality and forward guidance.
Deutsche Boerse's outlook identifies additional events later in the week, including eurozone inflation, German factory orders, the Bank of England's interest-rate decision and US employment data. These releases could affect expectations for monetary policy and the outlook for cyclical German equities.
The DAX therefore enters the next session with a modest cushion from Monday's recovery, but the direction remains sensitive to US technology news, energy prices and the political signal from Washington. Investors should distinguish the official Xetra close from later indications: the DAX-linked L&S indication stood at 26,013 points at 19:07:50 Berlin time, according to the quoted market data, and is not combined with the official close above. Further DAX coverage is available on the DAX topic page.
