On June 26, 2025, the German stock market saw a slight increase, while the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter. The DAX rose 0.3% to 23,572 points, and the MDAX increased by 0.2%. The EuroStoxx 50, however, decreased by 0.1%.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 0.3% annualized decline in real GDP for Q1 2025, marking the first drop since Q1 2022. This was primarily due to a surge in imports (41.3%) and reduced government spending (1.4%). Private consumption grew at a slower rate of 1.8%.
Infineon gained 0.9% due to positive U.S. signals, and Siemens Energy rose 1.0%. Rheinmetall increased by 4.5%, supported by analysts' insights on the defense sector. Fuchs SE saw a 4.0% rise due to a buy recommendation, while Traton shares fell 3.7% following a sell recommendation. Verbio's shares increased by over 8% due to potential tax breaks for biofuels.