DAX ends 201 points lower as tech shares slide
Published on 10/23/2026 at 18:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOil and technology set the tone
- The DAX closed at 25,171 points on October 23, 2026, down 201 points or 0.8 percent.
- Oil topped USD 114 as renewed concern over technology valuations pressured European stocks.
- Atoss Software fell 6.6 percent despite raising its margin outlook in morning trading.
- Germany's Ifo business climate index is due at 10:00 a.m. CEST on October 26, with a 90.1 forecast.
The DAX closed at 25,171 points on October 23, 2026, losing 201 points or 0.8 percent. Oil topping USD 114 and renewed concern over technology valuations weighed on European stocks, Reuters via onvista reported.
Atoss Software fell 6.6 percent in morning trading despite raising its margin outlook, n-tv reported.
Oil and technology pressure the DAX
Rising oil prices and high technology valuations extended the selling pressure into the final session of the week. A stabilization in German bonds limited the decline, while the industrial-heavy index remained below Thursday's close.
DAX retreats after a weaker open
The index opened at 25,326 points before ending at 25,171 points, according to Capital Futures. The L&S indication stood at 25,156 points at 6:30 p.m. CEST.
What comes next for the DAX
October 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CEST: Germany's Ifo business climate index is forecast at 90.1, versus 89.9 previously, MarketScreener reports.
DAX price data for October 23, 2026
The DAX closed at 25,171 points on October 23, 2026, down 201 points or 0.8 percent from the previous close of 25,372 points, Capital Futures reports. It opened at 25,326 points. The L&S indication was 25,156 points at 6:30 p.m. CEST.
DAX by the numbers on October 23, 2026
- Index: DAX
- Home exchange: Xetra, Germany
- Close on October 23, 2026: 25,171 points
- Change versus previous close of October 22, 2026: down 201 points (down 0.8 percent)
- Previous close: 25,372 points
- Open: 25,326 points
- L&S indication (6:30 p.m. CEST): 25,156 points
- Next scheduled event: October 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CEST: German Ifo business climate index
