MDAX closes 0.4 percent lower as oil prices ease
Published on 10/20/2026 at 22:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOil prices ease as conflict hopes grow
- The MDAX closed at 30,392 points on October 20, down 122 points or 0.4 percent.
- The index recovered as oil and gas prices fell while the Dow Jones rose 0.9 percent.
- Aurubis was the weakest named MDAX stock, falling 4.7 percent on lower copper output reports.
- SAP is due to report third-quarter results on October 21, 2026, at 10:05 p.m. CEST.
The MDAX closed at 30,392 points on October 20, down 122 points or 0.4 percent. The index recovered late as oil and gas prices fell on hopes of progress in the Middle East conflict.
Aurubis was the weakest named MDAX stock, falling 4.7 percent after BHP and Anglo American reported lower copper production. TAG Immobilien rose 4.5 percent after Goldman Sachs issued a buy recommendation.
Why did the MDAX recover late?
Investors responded to reports of a possible compromise proposal in the conflict between the United States and Iran, dpa-AFX via onvista reported. Falling oil and gas prices supported the broader recovery. The Dow Jones was up 0.9 percent at the European close.
MDAX top and bottom movers
Aurubis lost 4.7 percent after the copper production updates from BHP and Anglo American. TAG Immobilien gained 4.5 percent after Goldman Sachs highlighted its growth prospects in Poland, earnings momentum, rental yields and low vacancies, dpa-AFX via onvista reported.
What comes next for the MDAX?
- October 21, 2026, 10:05 p.m. CEST: SAP is scheduled to publish third-quarter results, onvista lists.
- October 21, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CEST: The weekly United States Energy Information Administration oil report is scheduled, onvista lists.
MDAX price data for October 20, 2026
The MDAX closed at 30,392 points on October 20, 2026, down 122 points or 0.4 percent, dpa-AFX via onvista reported. The previous close was 30,513 points on October 19, 2026, based on Marketscreener.
MDAX by the numbers on October 20, 2026
- Index: MDAX
- Home exchange: Xetra, Germany
- Close on October 20, 2026: 30,392 points
- Change versus previous close of October 19, 2026: down 122 points (down 0.4 percent)
- Previous close: 30,513 points
- Top gainer: TAG Immobilien up 4.5 percent
- Top loser: Aurubis down 4.7 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 21, 2026, 10:05 p.m. CEST: SAP third-quarter results
