AEX gains 0.2 percent as CVC leads midday rally

Published on 10/12/2026 at 13:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

AEX trades at 1,133 points as easing oil prices support European shares; Wall Street opens at 3:30 p.m. CEST on Monday.

Key points in brief

AEX was at 1,133 points at 11:00 a.m. CEST, up 2.3 points or 0.2 percent on October 12, 2026.
Easing oil prices near USD 104 supported European stocks as traders weighed a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire.
CVC Capital led AEX gainers with a 2.2 percent rise after a Morgan Stanley upgrade and a Fibrotex investment.
Wall Street opens at 3:30 p.m. CEST on October 12, followed by German HICP data at 8:00 a.m. CEST on October 13.

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The AEX was at 1,133.48 points at 11:00 a.m. CEST on October 12, 2026, up 2.3 points or 0.2 percent. European shares opened higher as oil prices eased and investors assessed energy supply risks, IEX reported.

CVC Capital led the index with a 2.2 percent gain. Morgan Stanley raised its recommendation, while CVC also announced a minority investment in Fibrotex, IEX reported.

Why is the AEX higher at midday?

Oil prices eased as markets weighed possible additional Russian diesel supplies and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude traded near USD 104 a barrel, while European banks and utilities gained, Morningstar reported. The move followed a mixed Asian session and higher U.S. futures, according to Associated Press.

Winners and losers in the AEX

CVC Capital up 2.2 percent: Morgan Stanley issued a fresh buy recommendation and the company announced a Fibrotex investment, IEX reported.
Adyen up 1.8 percent, according to IEX.
Magnum Ice Cream up 1.4 percent, according to IEX.
Ahold Delhaize down 1.6 percent after a network security risk disrupted Albert Heijn's information systems.
Aalberts down 1.4 percent after completing its share buyback program.
WDP down 0.6 percent after Kepler Cheuvreux cut its price target.

What comes next for the AEX

October 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. CEST: Wall Street opens on Columbus Day, IEX reports.
October 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST: Germany releases final September harmonized consumer prices, with the flash estimate at 3.3 percent, Admiral Markets says.

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