On Friday, DAX experienced a significant decline, driven by apprehensions regarding elevated valuations in AI-related sectors and concerns surrounding the economic growth outlook, particularly in light of the uncertain policy directions of major central banks in the upcoming months.

Commerzbank is experiencing an increase of 1.5%. Rheinmetall, Heidelberg Materials, and Fresenius are experiencing increases of 0.8%, 0.6%, and 0.4%, respectively. Shares of defense electronics group Hensoldt have increased by over 3% following the company’s announcement of a significant rise in orders during the first nine months of 2025. Where as –

• Scout24 has experienced a decline exceeding 5%.
• Zalando is experiencing a decline of approximately 3.6%.
• Siemens, Bayer, Hannover Rueck, Daimler Truck Holding, and
  Infineon Technologies have experienced declines ranging from 1 to 2%.
• BMW is experiencing an increase of 1.6%. Volkswagen has increased by 1.4%, whereas
  Porsche Automobil Holding and Mercedes-Benz have experienced moderate gains.

Market participants maintained their responses to earnings disclosures and various corporate developments. The benchmark DAX experienced a decline of 238.64 points, reflecting a decrease of 1.01%, settling at 23,505.60 recently.

In economic news, data released by the Federal Statistical Office indicated that Germany’s trade surplus contracted to €15.3 billion in September 2025, a decrease from a downwardly revised €16.9 billion in August and falling short of market expectations of €16.8 billion, representing the smallest surplus since October 2024. Imports surged by 3.1% to €115.9 billion, marking the highest level since May 2023, whereas exports increased by 1.4% to €131.1 billion, reaching a five-month peak and exceeding the anticipated 0.5% growth.