“Avenge the blood of the martyrs,” stated Mojtaba Khamenei, reflecting the heightened tensions in the Middle East that are influencing global markets, including Frankfurt’s DAX 40.

On Thursday, the DAX 40 closed approximately 0.2% lower at 23,590. This decline comes amidst a backdrop of increasing fears regarding defaults in the consumer lending market, particularly impacting banking stocks.

Key Market Movers

Deutsche Bank was among the top losers, slipping 5.4% after its annual report revealed a €26 billion private credit exposure and a potential litigation risk estimated at $1 billion. This news has raised concerns among investors about the bank’s stability.

Commerzbank also faced a downturn, falling 3.9%, as the banking sector grapples with the implications of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

In contrast, retailer Zalando saw a significant boost, jumping over 10% following the announcement of a €300 million share buyback program, indicating strong confidence in its financial health.

Hannover RE experienced a surge of 4.9% after announcing a dividend boost, while RWE rose 4.3% as it reported robust results for 2025 and outlined an ambitious expansion plan.

The performance of the DAX is being closely monitored as geopolitical issues, particularly threats from Iran and the United States, continue to create uncertainty in the market. Investors are wary of how these developments may affect economic stability.

As the situation evolves, market participants are likely to keep a close eye on further announcements from major companies and any shifts in the geopolitical landscape that could impact market performance.

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