AEX closes at 1,120.55 points, down 0.77 percent after volatile week
Published on 11/06/2026 at 19:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAEX ends volatile week lower
- The AEX closed Friday, November 6, 2026, at 1,120.55 points, down 0.77 percent.
- Chip stocks recovered modestly after the previous day's sharp sell-off, but many other index constituents remained under pressure.
- Investors continued to assess risks to AI investment after heavy losses in US technology shares and Asian markets.
The AEX ended Friday's session lower after a volatile day on Euronext Amsterdam. The Dutch benchmark closed at 1,120.55 points, down 0.77 percent, according to the Reformatorisch Dagblad, citing ANP. The report was published on November 6, 2026, after the Amsterdam session had ended.
Chip stocks limit the decline
Semiconductor shares were among the few areas to recover. ASML, BE Semiconductor Industries and ASM International gained as much as 2.7 percent, after suffering substantial losses in the previous session. The rebound helped contain the AEX's decline, although the recovery did not reverse the broader pressure across the market.
Trading remained broadly negative. Reuters, in a report published by Investing.com, said that 63 Amsterdam-listed stocks declined, compared with 32 gainers and eight unchanged issues. Consumer goods, consumer services and oil and gas shares were among the sectors weighing on the index. Universal Music Group, DSM-Firmenich and Wolters Kluwer were listed among the weakest large-cap performers, while ASML, ASM International and BE Semiconductor Industries advanced.
AI concerns remain in focus
The session followed a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks and heavy losses across several Asian markets. Investors continued to question whether the massive investment cycle in artificial intelligence can deliver sufficient returns. The Reformatorisch Dagblad linked the European market pressure to concerns that the US midterm election outcome could slow AI-sector expansion, while also noting persistent doubts about the profitability of the sector's capital spending.
US employment data added another market consideration. The report showed stronger-than-expected labor-market growth, supporting the dollar against the euro. For equity investors, stronger economic data can also affect expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path, adding to the uncertainty around technology valuations.
Mixed signals beneath the index
The closing figures showed a market that was not moving uniformly. Semiconductor stocks attracted buying interest after the previous day's losses, while other large index components remained weak. In the MidCap index, Air France-KLM gained more than 7 percent after quarterly results and a restructuring announcement, whereas foundation specialist Sif suffered a steep decline after warning about material uncertainty surrounding its ability to continue operating over the next twelve months.
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