BEL 20 falls 0.4 percent at midday as AB InBev slides

Published on 10/26/2026 at 13:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BEL 20 trades at 5,762 points as AB InBev falls after Brazil news; Dallas Fed manufacturing data are due at 3:30 p.m. CET on Monday.

Brazil news and market dates

BEL 20 stands at 5,762 points, down 20 points or 0.4 percent, at 1:13 p.m. CET.
AB InBev falls 3.5 percent after Brazil-related news affects its Ambev exposure.
Umicore leads the gainers with a 2.2 percent rise in Brussels.
Dallas Fed manufacturing data are due October 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CET.

BEL 20, BE0389555039, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

The BEL 20 is down 20 points, or 0.4 percent, at 5,762 points at 1:13 p.m. CET on October 26, 2026. AB InBev's 3.5 percent drop after Brazil-related news weighs on the benchmark, Beursduivel reports.

AB InBev has a substantial stake in Brazilian brewer Ambev. The stock's decline follows unexpected Brazilian political news, while the BEL 20 opened at 5,774 points, MarketScreener reports.

Why is the BEL 20 down at midday?

The index is trading below its opening level after starting at 5,774 points. At 1:13 p.m. CET, it was 13 points below the open and 20 points below Friday's close of 5,782 points.

Umicore leads BEL 20 gainers

Umicore is up 2.2 percent, while Ackermans & van Haaren has gained 2.1 percent. UCB is down 0.5 percent. These moves were cited in the midday market update from De Aandeelhouder.

What comes next for the BEL 20?

October 26, 2026, 3:30 p.m. CET: Dallas Fed manufacturing data are scheduled for release, LGT reports.
October 27, 2026, 1:30 p.m. CET: US September durable-goods orders are due, with a rebound expected after an August decline, ActionForex reports.
October 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CET: US consumer confidence and new-home sales are scheduled.
October 29, 2026, 2:15 p.m. CET: The European Central Bank is scheduled to announce its interest-rate decision, ActionForex reports.

BEL 20 price data for October 26, 2026

The BEL 20 stood at 5,762 points at 1:13 p.m. CET on October 26, 2026, down 20 points or 0.4 percent from the previous close of 5,782 points, Beursduivel reports. It opened at 5,774 points.

BEL 20 by the numbers on October 26, 2026

Index: BEL 20
Home exchange: Euronext Brussels, Belgium
Level at 1:13 p.m. CET on October 26, 2026: 5,762 points
Change versus previous close of October 23, 2026: down 20 points (down 0.4 percent)
Previous close: 5,782 points
Open: 5,774 points
Top gainer: Umicore up 2.2 percent
Top loser: AB InBev down 3.5 percent
Next scheduled event: October 26, 2026, 3:30 p.m. CET: Dallas Fed manufacturing data