The DAX 40 edged up 0.3% toward 25,200 on Friday, marking the second session of gains, mirroring cautious movements across European markets. Expectations that negotiations between the US and Iran would continue despite the recent exchange of fire in the Middle East weighed on oil prices and supported investor sentiment. According to some sources, the White House is preparing for a "prolonged but controlled escalation" with Tehran rather than a full-scale conflict. Meanwhile, the tech sector saw renewed pressure. All eyes were on the highly anticipated US market debut of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix.