The DAX is up 159.54 points or 0.61% today to 26266.14

--Largest one day point and percentage gain since Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

--Up two of the past three trading days

--Off 0.66% from its record close of 26440.31 hit Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

--Highest closing value since Monday, Aug. 17, 2026