DAX shatters 25,000-point barrier as European markets surge on global momentum
Germany's DAX index has reached a historic milestone by surpassing the 25,000-point mark for the first time. The surge comes amid broad gains across European markets, fuelled by positive momentum from global stock markets. Several key companies saw significant share price movements as investor confidence grew.
The DAX began the week with strong performance, closing up 1.19% at 25,014.87 points on Monday. This followed a 1.05% gain on February 2, when the index settled at 24,797.52 points. The upward trend was supported by international tailwinds, including a record high on Wall Street and robust gains in Asian markets. The Dow Jones crossing the 50,000-point threshold also boosted European investor sentiment.
Individual stocks showed mixed results. Rheinmetall rose by 2.8%, while defence supplier Renk jumped 5.7% after an analyst upgrade. Commerzbank shares climbed 4.2% on reports of a potential takeover bid from UniCredit. Meanwhile, software giant SAP advanced 2.2% as investors returned to the tech sector.
Not all companies benefited from the rally. Delivery Hero saw its shares fall by 7.4%, and Bechtle dropped 4.8%. Despite these losses, broader indices remained positive, with the mid-cap MDAX rising 0.96% and the Euro Stoxx 50 gaining 1.01%. The Euro Stoxx 50 had already delivered a strong 2025 performance, up around 17% over the year.
Analysts continue to recommend selective investments in defence stocks, particularly during market pullbacks.
The DAX's record-breaking close reflects growing optimism in European markets. Strong performances in defence, banking, and technology sectors drove gains, while broader indices like the MDAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. Investors are now watching for further developments, including potential corporate takeovers and sustained global market momentum.
