DAX rises at midday as oil eases: 0.6 percent
Published on 10/12/2026 at 13:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS- The DAX traded at 25,222 points at 12:09 p.m. CEST, up 135 points or 0.5 percent on October 12, 2026.
- Lower oil prices and easing bond yields supported European stocks after energy-market tensions eased.
- Commerzbank gained 1.6 percent, while Infineon fell 1.8 percent among early DAX movers.
- LVMH is scheduled to release third-quarter revenue on October 12, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. CEST.
- German final September inflation data are due on October 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CEST, with 3.3 percent expected.
The DAX traded at 25,222 points at 12:09 p.m. CEST on October 12, 2026, up 135 points or 0.5 percent from Friday's close. Lower oil prices and easing bond yields supported European equities as markets looked toward the new earnings season, Finanzen.ch reported.
Commerzbank was among the strongest DAX stocks, while Infineon led the declines. The index opened at 25,207 points after closing at 25,087 points on October 9, 2026, Finanzen.net reported.
Why is the DAX higher at midday?
Oil prices eased after news of a possible Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and a US-Russia diesel-supply agreement. European banks also advanced, while lower eurozone bond yields improved the backdrop for equities, Reuters reported.
December Brent crude futures fell 0.2 percent to USD 104.53 a barrel. December West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.4 percent to USD 90.69, according to Morningstar.
Commerzbank leads the DAX gainers
Early market data placed Commerzbank and RWE among the leaders, while Infineon and Brenntag were among the weakest stocks, Finanzen.net reported.
- Commerzbank up 1.6 percent
- RWE up 1.5 percent
- Infineon down 1.8 percent
- Brenntag down 0.6 percent
The DAX traded between 25,167 and 25,269 points during the morning. Banks and utilities were among the stronger European sectors, while semiconductor stocks were mixed after recent technology selling.
What comes next for the DAX?
- October 12, 2026, 5:45 p.m. CEST: LVMH releases third-quarter revenue after European trading, Deutsche Boerse lists.
- October 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST: Germany publishes final September consumer prices, with 3.3 percent year-on-year inflation expected, Admiral Markets says.
