Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:27:18 GMT
German Dax index down on Spanish bad loans
German DAX index fell on Wednesday after Spain reported its proportion of non-performing loans versus total lending rallied to 7.91% January, the highest figure since 1994 raising doubts about nation's ability prevent debt turmoil. Banks led the losses with Commerzbank falling 2.63% and Deutsche Bank sinking 2.3%. The only notable gainer was industrial component producer Thyssenkrupp AG which surged 2.3%.