The DAX Index Closes 0.73% Lower

In Frankfurt, the DAX Index dropped 173 points or 0.73 percent on Friday.

Losses were led by SAP (-1.99%), Siemens (-1.89%) and Covestro (-1.78%).

Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Sartorius (2.63%), Vonovia (2.58%) and E.ON (1.68%).