AEX closes 0.1 percent higher as banks rebound

The AEX closed at 1,133 points on October 26, gaining 2 points or 0.1 percent. Banks and chip companies helped the index finish higher, ANP reported.

Earlier in the session, ABN AMRO rose 2.6 percent and ING gained 2.0 percent. SBM Offshore fell 3.0 percent, while PostNL received a positive response to its results, De Aandeelhouder reported.

Why did the AEX finish higher?

The AEX was supported by recovering banks and chip companies after a weaker start. The index opened at 1,128 points after falling 0.3 percent shortly after the opening, ANP via Nieuws.nl reported.

Investors also positioned for a heavy earnings and central-bank calendar. The European Central Bank and Federal Reserve are both due to decide interest rates later this week, while major technology companies will publish results.

AEX gains as banks offset stock-specific pressure

ABN AMRO and ING led the banking rebound during the session. SBM Offshore and Heineken were among the weaker names, while the broader market awaited new corporate results.

The closing move was modest after the index traded as low as 1,128 points in the morning. The AEX finished above Friday's close of 1,132 points.

What comes next for the AEX

Tostrams lists the main events for the next session:

• October 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. CET: ASMI publishes third-quarter results.

AEX price data for October 26, 2026

The AEX closed at 1,133 points on October 26, up 2 points or 0.1 percent, ANP reported. It opened at 1,128 points. The previous close was 1,132 points on October 23, BeursGorilla reported.

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