DAX ends Friday 0.06 percent lower after record run
Published on 11/13/2026 at 18:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDAX holds near record territory
- The DAX ended Friday at 26,756.70 points, down 0.06 percent from Thursday's close.
- Technology stocks came under pressure as investors assessed the consequences of Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO.
- The index still gained 3.65 percent over the week after oil prices declined and corporate earnings provided support.
The DAX ended Friday at 26,756.70 points, according to finanzen.at. The index lost 15.18 points, or 0.06 percent, against Thursday's close of 26,771.88 points. Trading on Friday ranged from 26,678.35 to 26,832.82 points.
Technology stocks weigh on sentiment
Investors continued to assess the impact of Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia chief executive. Reuters said uncertainty about the outlook for artificial-intelligence investment was weighing on European markets after the leadership change. The pan-European technology sector was lower during the morning, while analysts noted that Europe's smaller exposure to AI-linked companies could provide some protection from volatility in the theme.
Within the DAX, Infineon was among the weakest performers, falling 4.29 percent, while E.ON gained 1.67 percent and Brenntag rose 2.12 percent, finanzen.at reported. The contrasting performance highlighted the pressure on semiconductor shares alongside demand for selected defensive and energy-related stocks.
Weekly gain remains substantial
Despite Friday's pause, the DAX rose 3.65 percent over the week. The index had reached 27,001.67 points on Thursday, its first move above 27,000 points, before ending that session at 26,771.88 points. Earlier gains during the week were supported by lower oil prices and strong corporate earnings, according to Reuters.
Monetary policy expectations also remained part of the market backdrop. Reuters reported that speculation about potentially higher US interest rates supported the dollar and pushed the yield on 10-year US Treasuries to its highest level in more than three weeks. Those developments added to the cautious tone around growth-sensitive technology shares.
For investors, the DAX's weekly advance remained intact even as the index consolidated below its latest record. The next session will show whether earnings support can offset renewed uncertainty around the technology and artificial-intelligence investment cycle. More coverage is available on the DAX topic page.
