German stocks faced a significant downturn on Monday, with the DAX index dropping nearly 2.3% to a near one-year low as inflation fears intensified amid escalating tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Brent crude prices surged to approximately $114 a barrel following U.S. President Trump’s threats against Iran, which further exacerbated market anxiety.
The decline was broad-based, with major DAX constituents like Infineon Technologies and Daimler Truck Holding falling between 3% and 4%. Notably, Salzgitter’s shares plummeted over 11% after reporting a pre-tax loss of €28 million for 2025. Conversely, Delivery Hero saw a brief spike in its stock after announcing a $600 million sale of its Taiwan operations, although it eventually lost most of those gains.
Market professionals should monitor the implications of geopolitical tensions on energy prices and inflation, as these factors could influence broader market sentiment and sector performance in the coming weeks.
Source: nasdaq.com