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

On Thursday, Frankfurt’s DAX 40 finished about 0.2% down at 23,590. This decline comes amid growing fears of defaults in the consumer lending market, particularly affecting banking stocks.

Key Company Movements

Deutsche Bank saw a significant drop of 5.4% after its annual report highlighted a €26 billion private credit exposure and a potential $1 billion litigation risk. This news has raised concerns among investors about the bank’s stability.

Commerzbank also faced challenges, falling 3.9% as market sentiment turned negative towards financial institutions.

In contrast, retailer Zalando experienced a surge, jumping over 10% after announcing a €300 million share buyback program, which has been positively received by the market.

Hannover RE reported a 4.9% increase, attributed to a boost in dividends, while RWE rose 4.3% after unveiling robust results for 2025 and an ambitious expansion plan.

The fluctuations in the DAX are occurring against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between Iran and the United States, which continue to issue threats and fuel fears of a prolonged conflict.

As the market reacts to these developments, investors are closely monitoring the situation for further updates and potential impacts on the financial landscape.

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