Germany: The DAX Index Closes 0.45% Lower.

The DAX Index dropped 116 points or 0.45 percent on Tuesday to close at 25865 points. Losses were led by Zalando (-5.97%), Fresenius Medical Care (-4.17%) and MTU Aero Engines AG (-3.01%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Bayer (4.80%), Hochtief (1.77%) and Infineon (1.19%).