SDAX rises 0.03 percent at midday as oil eases
Published on 10/12/2026 at 13:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The SDAX stood at 18,104 points at 12:09 p.m. CEST on October 12, up 6 points or 0.03 percent.
- Easing oil prices supported European shares after a Russian diesel supply deal and an energy ceasefire announcement.
- Friedrich Vorwerk led SDAX gainers, rising 4.05 percent at midday.
- German consumer prices are due October 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CEST, with annual inflation expected at 3.3 percent.
The SDAX stood at 18,104 points at 12:09 p.m. CEST on October 12, up 6 points or 0.03 percent from Friday's close. The index opened at 18,143 points and traded between 18,078 and 18,158 points, Finanzen.ch reported.
Friedrich Vorwerk led the SDAX, rising 4.05 percent. SGL Carbon gained 3.65 percent, while Verbio fell 3.64 percent and Deutsche Beteiligungs declined 3.03 percent, according to Finanzen.ch.
Why is the SDAX higher at midday?
European shares gained as oil prices eased after the United States announced a Russian diesel supply deal. Hopes for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine also supported sentiment, Reuters reported. December Brent crude fell 0.2 percent to USD 104.53 a barrel, while December West Texas Intermediate declined 0.4 percent to USD 90.69, Morningstar said.
SDAX winners and losers at midday
- Friedrich Vorwerk up 4.05 percent
- SGL Carbon up 3.65 percent
- pbb up 2.76 percent
- Verbio down 3.64 percent
- Deutsche Beteiligungs down 3.03 percent
- Evotec down 2.60 percent, Finanzen.ch reported
German inflation is next for the SDAX
Germany's final September consumer-price data are scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CEST. Economists expect annual inflation of 3.3 percent and monthly inflation of 0.6 percent, ActionForex reported. The release is also listed in the German exchange calendar by Deutsche Boerse.
