Weak sentiment prevails in the German stock market as traders assess the potential turbulence in the trade tariff environment following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and the new temporary levy of 15 percent imposed by the Trump administration. Sentiment continued to be negative, even as Ifo data indicated signs of recovery in Europe’s largest economy. Data released earlier in the day indicated that Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index increased to 88.6 in February, up from 87.6 in January. The peak reached, the highest level since August 2025, also exceeded market expectations of 88.4.

The DAX benchmark, which monitors the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, has decreased by 0.48 percent, trading at 25,126.61 compared to the previous close of 25,246.80. The day’s trading fluctuated, reaching a peak of 25,195.37 and a trough of 25,068.81. At current levels, the index has achieved a gain of 12.7 percent over the past year. The index reached a historic peak of 25,507.79 on January 13. In the 40-scrip index, 16 scrips are currently trading in the overnight green zone. Commerzbank achieved an increase of 1.7 percent. Adidas experienced an increase of nearly 1 percent.

Rheinmetall experienced the most significant losses, declining by 2.4 percent, while SAP followed closely with a decrease of 2.1 percent. Bayer, Airbus, Zalando, Continental, and BMW have all experienced declines exceeding 1 percent. The dollar has weakened amid new uncertainties surrounding trade tariffs imposed by the U.S., causing the six-currency Dollar Index to drop to 97.60 from 97.80 on Friday. The EUR/USD pair has experienced a rally of 0.15 percent, reaching 1.1800 after fluctuating between 1.1835 and 1.1791. The EUR/GBP pair is currently trading at 0.8736, reflecting a decrease of 0.02 percent. The EUR/JPY pair remains steady at 182.70.

In the context of a generally softening trend in global bond markets, ten-year German bond yields have decreased by 0.12 percent overnight, reaching 2.7356 percent. The yield, which stood at 2.7390 percent at the previous close, fluctuated between 2.7396 percent and 2.7275 percent during the day’s trading.