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German stocks rise as lower oil prices and EU-China deal support markets
Germany’s DAX rose 0.7% in early trading on Monday to 25,252 points, while other major European indexes also gained.
Lower oil prices and bond yields, along with gains on Wall Street on Friday, helped lift shares.
An agreement between the European Union and China on export restrictions for hybrid cars eased fears of a further trade conflict.
That may support European carmakers, whose shares rose in early trading.
Lower energy costs also matter to investors because they can ease inflation pressures and affect central bank decisions.
Investors are now watching the start of the US earnings season, with major banks due to report from Tuesday.
US inflation figures are also expected later in the week and could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions.
German stocks rose at the start of the week, supported by lower oil prices, falling bond yields and a calmer EU-China trade dispute.
The Dax gained 0.7% to 25,252 points in early trading.
The MDax rose 0.3% to 30,092 points, while the EuroStoxx 50 gained 0.7% to 6,217 points.
An agreement on export restrictions for hybrid cars appeared to ease the risk of further escalation between the EU and China.
Volkswagen shares rose 1.4%, while BMW and Mercedes each gained 0.7%.
- Who
- German stock markets, including the Dax and MDax, and the EuroStoxx 50.
- What
- Markets rose as lower oil prices and bond yields, alongside an easing of EU-China trade tensions, supported shares.
- When
- At the start of the week, in early trading on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Germany and the wider eurozone.
- Why
- Lower energy prices, lower bond yields, a positive US market close on Friday and the EU-China agreement supported investor sentiment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Dax closed above 25,000 points after having fallen below that level several times the previous week.
News emerged that China had accepted a reduction in exports in the dispute over hybrid vehicles.
The Dax, MDax and EuroStoxx 50 rose in early trading.
The US earnings season was due to begin with results from the first major banks.
- Dax
- Up 0.7% to 25,252 points in early trading
- MDax
- Up 0.3% to 30,092 points
- EuroStoxx 50
- Up 0.7% to 6,217 points
- Volkswagen
- Shares rose 1.4%
- EU-China trade agreement
- China accepted a reduction in hybrid-vehicle exports
What people are saying
Die Entlastung bei den Energiepreisen ist für die Aktienmärkte derzeit mehr wert als manche gute Konjunkturzahl
Für zusätzliche Unterstützung sorgt die Einigung zwischen Europa und China über Exportbeschränkungen für Hybridautos. Damit scheint eine weitere Eskalation des Handelskonflikts vorerst abgewendet. Besonders die europäischen Automobilwerte könnten davon profitieren.
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