On June 19, 2025, the German stock market faced downward pressure. The DAX fell by 0.7% to 23,162 points, mirroring early May levels. The MDAX, representing mid-sized companies, decreased by 1.1% to 29,367 points, while the EuroStoxx 50 lost 0.9%. (Source: June 19, 2025)
A key concern was the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel on June 13, 2025, with over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones. This followed Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In response, Israel announced retaliatory measures after an Iranian missile damaged a hospital, injuring at least 40 people. (Source: June 19, 2025)
The US Federal Reserve's stance also weighed on investors. Despite calls for rate cuts, the Fed kept interest rates unchanged, warning of potential impacts from tariffs. Zalando shares declined by 4%, while MTU shares rose over 1% following a positive analyst report. Medios shares saw an 8.5% increase, and Deutsche Euroshop shares rose 6% due to a higher dividend announcement. (Source: June 19, 2025)