DAX Rebounds 1.2% on Strong European Earnings (DAX: +1.2%)

The DAX index closed up 1.2% on February 12, 2026, following a wave of upbeat corporate earnings that bolstered investor confidence. Key movers included Bayer AG (-0.8%) and Deutsche Bank AG (+2.1%), with the broader Stoxx 600 posting a 0.6% gain. The rebound followed a 0.4% decline on February 11, as companies reported higher-than-expected revenue and profit growth, particularly in industrials and financials. The European Central Bank's upcoming policy meeting on February 15 is expected to influence sentiment ahead of the close on February 16.