AEX slips 0.2 percent as eurozone PMI misses forecasts
Published on 10/23/2026 at 13:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEurope's growth pulse weakens
- AEX stood at 1,127 points at 11:57 a.m. CEST, down 3 points or 0.2 percent.
- Eurozone composite PMI fell to 51.9 from 53.1, below the 52.7 forecast.
- Shell led the gainers with a 1.5 percent rise, while KPN fell 1.7 percent.
- US services PMI is due at 3:45 p.m. CEST, with a 57.9 forecast.
The AEX was down 3 points, or 0.2 percent, at 1,127 points at 11:57 a.m. CEST on October 23, 2026, according to Tostrams. The index came under pressure after eurozone composite PMI fell to 51.9 from 53.1, below the 52.7 forecast, Reuters reported.
Shell was the strongest AEX stock, up 1.5 percent as oil prices rose. KPN was down 1.7 percent, while Besi remained under pressure after analyst downgrades, Tostrams said.
Why is the AEX lower today?
The weaker eurozone activity data added to concerns about growth and costs. The composite purchasing managers' index remained above 50, but its 51.9 reading marked a four-month low. Energy costs also increased, while French business activity contracted again, Reuters reported.
AEX movers split between oil and technology
Oil-related shares supported the index as Shell gained 1.5 percent and SBM Offshore rose 1.0 percent. KPN fell 1.7 percent, and the chip equipment group remained weak after Thursday's technology selloff.
What comes next for the AEX
- October 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET: American Express releases third-quarter results, IEX lists.
- October 23, 2026, 3:45 p.m. CEST: US services PMI is due with a 57.9 forecast and 58.8 prior reading, Borsa Italiana shows.
- October 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CEST: The final Michigan consumer sentiment reading is scheduled, with a 46.3 forecast and 48.1 prior reading, Borsa Italiana reports.
AEX price data for October 23, 2026
The AEX stood at 1,127 points at 11:57 a.m. CEST on October 23, 2026, according to Tostrams. It was down 3 points, or 0.2 percent, from the previous close of 1,130 points on October 22. The index opened at 1,131.09 points.
AEX by the numbers on October 23, 2026
- Index: AEX
- Home exchange: Euronext Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Level at 11:57 a.m. CEST on October 23, 2026: 1,127 points
- Change versus previous close of October 22, 2026: down 3 points (down 0.2 percent)
- Previous close: 1,130 points
- Open: 1,131 points
- Top gainer: Shell up 1.5 percent
- Top loser: KPN down 1.7 percent
