Frankfurt's DAX 40 closed marginally higher at 24,067 on Tuesday, following the significant recovery the previous day. Investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over renewed US–Iran talks and a potential ceasefire extension, while turning attention to earnings season on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. In equities, top gainers included Brenntag, Rheinmetall and SAP, adding more than 2% each. On the flip side, the biggest laggards were Fresenius Medical Care (-2.4%), Fresenius SE & Co (-1.8%), BASF (-1.6%) and Continental (-1.5%).