The DAX 40 remained near the flat line on Thursday, lingering close to one-month lows of 25,850, reflecting a cautious sentiment across markets. Heightened tensions in the Middle East persistently impacted investor sentiment, although President Trump’s assertion that the conflict would not endure “too long” offered a degree of reassurance.

Oil prices and bond yields stabilised following their sharp increase earlier in the week, contributing to an improvement in broader sentiment. Telecommunications, software, and chemical stocks spearheaded sectoral gains, whereas industrials, travel-related stocks, and autos faced downward pressure.

Deutsche Telekom emerged as one of the leading performers, experiencing a 1.4% increase, subsequent to reports indicating that Elliott had acquired a stake in the company. SAP, Siemens Energy, and Heidelberg Materials experienced solid gains, each increasing by more than 1%, whereas Rheinmetall and Airbus fell behind, declining by 1.9% and 1.7%, respectively.