Frankfurt's DAX 40 rose further to close about 0.8% firmer at 25,557 on Friday, halting a two-day decline, helped by falling oil prices and strength in technology stocks. However, investors remained concerned about inflation and the prospect of higher rates, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions Latest data showed US inflation remains stubbornly high due to energy price pressures stemming from the Middle East. Traders are increasingly anticipating a 25 bps rate hike next week, similar to the ECB's recent move. Infineon Technologies jumped 4.6%, benefiting from Oracle’s strong AI demand. Siemens Energy and Hochtief gained 2.1% and 1.5%, respectively. Other top performers included Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, Sccout24 and Airbus. Commerzbank rose 1.5% after the German government set conditions for UniCredit’s proposed takeover. On the flip side, BASF (-2.8%), Rheinmetall (-2.5%) and Henkel (-1.9%) emerged as the biggest laggards. For the week, the index posted a 1.9% loss.