German stocks are rising on hopes of more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and positive geopolitical developments. The DAX is up 0.22% with BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen making gains. Bayer is up 2.5% while Gerresheimer is plunging over 14% after cutting its 2025 guidance for the third time this year.

In August, Germany’s exports unexpectedly declined by 0.5% while imports dropped more than forecast by 1.3%. The trade surplus increased to EUR 17.2 billion. Yearly, exports fell by 3.9% and imports rose by 1%.

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