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German Stocks See Mixed Performance as Sectors Diverge
28 Oct
Summary
- Gains in DAX Technology, Food & Beverage, and Insurance sectors
- Losses in DAX Construction, Chemicals, and Media sectors
- Infineon Technologies, Continental, and Deutsche Post among top gainers
On October 28, 2025, the German stock market experienced a mixed trading session, with some sectors performing better than others. The DAX index, the benchmark for German equities, gained 0.28% by the close, while the MDAX and TecDAX indices saw more modest changes.
The technology, food & beverage, and insurance sectors were the standout performers, with Infineon Technologies, Continental, and Deutsche Post among the top gainers on the DAX. In contrast, the construction, chemicals, and media sectors faced losses, with Brenntag, MTU Aero Engines, and Rheinmetall among the biggest decliners.
The divergent performance across sectors reflects the ongoing shifts in the German economy, with some industries adapting better to the current market conditions than others. Investors will be closely watching the developments in the coming weeks to see if this trend continues or if a more uniform recovery takes hold.
