The German stock market's benchmark index DAX moved higher Tuesday morning, supported by gains in banking and defense stocks. Trading volumes were thin ahead of upcoming holidays.
The market will close early today, and remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday for New Year holidays.
The DAX was up 75.23 points or 0.3% at 24,440.15 a little while ago.
Rheinmetall climbed more than 2%. Commerzbank advanced nearly 2%, while Infineon and Deutsche Bank, both gained about 1.25%.
Mercedes-Benz, Continental, Volkswagen, Heidelberg Materials, Allianz and BASF posted moderate gains.
Scout24, Siemens Energy, Deutsche Boerse, Fresenius Medical Care and Siemens Healthineers declined by 0.3 to 0.7%.
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December 26, 2025 08:42 ET Third quarter economic growth data from some major economies including the U.S. were the main news in this holiday shortened week. GDP growth and industrial production data from the U.S. helped to boost morale, while the consumer confidence survey results were less upbeat. In Europe, the quarterly economic growth data from the U.K. drew attention, while the minutes of the Australian central bank’s latest policy session was in focus in Asia.