DAX Index Edges Down, Led by Losses in Chemicals and Media Sectors
The German DAX index closed lower on Thursday, driven by declines in the construction, chemicals, and media sectors. Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange saw more declining stocks than advancing ones.
Key takeaways
- The DAX index saw a 0.15% decrease on Thursday's closing.
- Losses were concentrated in the construction, chemicals, and media sectors.
- Continental AG, RWE AG, and Fresenius SE & Co KGAA were among the top gainers.
- BASF SE, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, and Mercedes Benz Group AG experienced declines.
- The DAX had previously reached a record high on Wednesday before a minor dip.
What Happened
Germany's DAX index concluded Thursday's trading session with a slight decrease of 0.15%. Losses were primarily concentrated in the construction, chemicals, and media sectors. On the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 346 stocks declined, while 302 advanced, with 28 remaining unchanged.
Key Facts
- The DAX index decreased by 0.15% at the close on Thursday.
- Losses were observed in the Construction, DAX Chemicals, and DAX Media sectors.
- Continental AG O.N. rose 2.95%, closing at 70.46.
- RWE AG ST O.N. added 2.64%, ending at 59.14.
- Fresenius SE & Co KGAA O.N. was up 1.79%, trading at 47.66.
- BASF SE NA O.N. fell 2.15%, closing at 50.17.
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE declined 2.13%, ending at 27.57.
- Mercedes Benz Group AG was down 1.61%, trading at 45.44.
- On Wednesday, the DAX reached a record high of 26,573.50 points before closing down 0.2% at 26,331.07 points.
Background
On Wednesday, the DAX index climbed to a new record high before slipping to close lower. Investors were looking ahead to economic data, including US producer prices and euro zone industrial production, as well as corporate earnings reports from companies like RWE and Thyssenkrupp.
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