BEL 20 closes 1.29 percent higher after six-session slide

The BEL 20 rebounded after six declining sessions as Azelis led gains, while Aperam fell on demand concerns and breadth improved across Brussels.

The BEL 20 closed at 5,569.99 points on October 6, 2026, up 1.29 percent, rebounding after six consecutive declining sessions. The closing level and move were shown in Beursduivel market data, while Investing.com reported the gain at the Brussels close.

Stocks and sectors

Utilities, consumer services and healthcare led the advance, according to Investing.com. Azelis rose 3.33 percent, argenx gained 2.76 percent and Warehouses de Pauw advanced 2.66 percent. Aperam was the weakest BEL 20 component, falling 4.55 percent after reports cited lower demand, as DHnet reported.

Market breadth

Gainers outnumbered decliners 62 to 28 on the Brussels exchange, while 18 stocks ended unchanged, Investing.com said. Gold futures rose 0.83 percent to USD 4,191.47 a troy ounce, while November crude oil fell 0.42 percent to USD 89.05 a barrel and Brent declined 0.81 percent to USD 99.51.

Next session

Germany's industrial production data is listed for 8:00 a.m. CET on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the Beursduivel economic calendar. The next Brussels trading session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

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