Market Overview
The Amsterdam‑based AEX index finished the trading day 0.30% lower, closing at a level that reflected weakness across the Basic Materials, Technology and Industrials sectors.
Leading Movers
ING Groep NV (ticker INGA) posted the strongest gain, rising 1.58% (0.44 points) to finish at 27.96, a price that represents a five‑year high for the stock. SBM Offshore NV (SBMO) added 1.49% (0.48 points) to end at 32.80, while Wolters Kluwer (WLSNc) increased 1.13% (0.66 points) to 58.86 in late trade. On the downside, Adyen NV (ADYEN) dropped 3.10% (28.00 points) to 875.80, marking the largest decline of the session. BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESI) fell 2.52% (8.00 points) to 309.80, and Prosus (PRX) declined 2.24% (0.88 points) to 38.22, with Prosus reaching a 52‑week low.
Breadth and Volatility
The number of advancing stocks (50) exceeded decliners (45), with nine stocks unchanged at the close. The AEX Volatility Index, which gauges implied volatility of AEX options, was unchanged at 21.09.
Commodity and Currency Markets
Crude oil futures for July delivery rose 0.05% (0.04 dollars) to $76.64 per barrel. Brent crude for August delivery increased 1.01% (0.81 dollars) to $80.66 per barrel. In contrast, August gold futures slipped 1.88% to $4,165.95 per troy ounce. The EUR/USD pair was flat, up 0.07% at 1.15, while EUR/GBP was unchanged, up 0.08% at 0.87. The US Dollar Index Futures fell 0.02% to a level of 100.60.
Summary of Key Figures
- AEX: -0.30% at close
- Top gainer: ING Groep +1.58% to 27.96 (5‑year high)
- Top loser: Adyen -3.10% to 875.80
- Advancers vs decliners: 50 vs 45, unchanged: 9
- AEX Volatility: 21.09 (no change)
- Crude oil July: $76.64 (+0.05%)
- Brent August: $80.66 (+1.01%)
- Gold August: $4,165.95 (-1.88%)
- EUR/USD: 1.15 (±0.07%)
- EUR/GBP: 0.87 (±0.08%)
- US Dollar Index Futures: 100.60 (‑0.02%)