Frankfurt's DAX 40 edged up 0.4% to around 25,460 on Friday, after two consecutive sessions of losses, despite ongoing concerns over inflation, the prospect of further rate hikes and geopolitical tensions. A modest decline in oil prices provided some relief for energy-intensive industrials, despite prices remaining elevated. Aerospace & defense stocks and insurers also advanced solidly. Siemens Energy led gains among stocks, rising 1.8%, followed by GEA Group, Airbus, Siemens, Munchener Ruck and MTU Aero Engines, each adding over 1%.