Actual
6462
Daily Change
40.16 0.63%
Monthly
2.30%
Yearly
17.75%
Q3 Forecast
6394
Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Summary

European stocks closed higher on Friday, trimming loses from the week with support from heavyweight banks and luxury brands. The Euro STOXX 50 rose 0.6% to 6,458 and the STOXX Europe 600 gained 0.5% to 653. Santander surged 2.7%, while BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, BBVA, and Nordea rose more than 1% to limit losses on the week as the US Treasury signal that it would intervene in bond market weakness on Wednesday raised volatility for benchmark credit costs. In turn, Italian lenders underperformed amid a wave of M&A possibilities in the sector, with UniCredit closing 0.3% higher while Intesa Sanpaolo fell 0.7%. Banca MPS simultaneously launched bids on Banco BMP and Banca Generali, jointly worth €34 billion, as it fends off Intesa's takeover bid. Meanwhile, LVMH, Adidas, Hermes, and Ferrari jumped between 2.3% and 1.5% for a positive session for luxury brands. The Euro STOXX 50 lost 1.3% and the STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.6% on the week.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Stats

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6466 points on August 21, 2026, gaining 0.68% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.35% and is up 17.81% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Historically, the Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) reached an all time high of 6582.30 in August of 2026. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 23 of 2026.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Forecast

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6466 points on August 21, 2026, gaining 0.68% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.35% and is up 17.81% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. The Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) is expected to trade at 6393.64 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5826.20 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,484.43 31.34 0.37% 0.55% 6.46% Aug/21
DE40 26,136.56 153.52 0.59% 3.90% 7.28% Aug/21
IT40 52,668.04 2.22 0.004% -0.23% 21.61% Aug/21
ES35 19,961.50 150.55 0.76% 1.99% 29.65% Aug/21
EU100 1,938.94 0 0% 0.22% 18.84% Aug/21
EU600 654.18 3.83 0.59% 1.12% 16.55% Aug/21
EU50 6,462.22 40.16 0.63% 2.30% 17.75% Aug/21

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
ASML Holding 1,506.00 0.60 0.04% 132.87% 709.24B Aug/22
LVMH 452.50 9.40 2.12% -7.28% 279.92B Aug/22
Siemens 280.35 4.35 1.58% 19.04% 257.78B Aug/22
Linde 419.40 0.80 0.19% 1.90% 256.46B Aug/21
L'Oréal 386.60 0.80 0.21% -2.64% 241.49B Aug/22
Banco Santander 12.55 0.32 2.65% 51.50% 215.22B Aug/22
Inditex 58.22 0.64 1.11% 33.44% 197.63B Aug/22
Allianz 440.80 2.50 0.57% 18.91% 193.96B Aug/22
Schneider Electric 296.80 2.50 0.85% 39.18% 188.54B Aug/22
Airbus 203.70 -1.10 -0.54% 12.83% 187.43B Aug/22




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Euro Area Inflation Rate 2.90 2.80 percent Jul 2026
Euro Area Interest Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Jul 2026
Euro Area Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.30 percent Jun 2026

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50)
The EURO STOXX 50 is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 Blue-chip companies based in twelve Euro Area countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6465.65 6422.06 6582.30 615.90 1986 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Euro Area

News Stream
European Stocks Close Higher
European stocks closed higher on Friday, trimming loses from the week with support from heavyweight banks and luxury brands. The Euro STOXX 50 rose 0.6% to 6,458 and the STOXX Europe 600 gained 0.5% to 653. Santander surged 2.7%, while BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, BBVA, and Nordea rose more than 1% to limit losses on the week as the US Treasury signal that it would intervene in bond market weakness on Wednesday raised volatility for benchmark credit costs. In turn, Italian lenders underperformed amid a wave of M&A possibilities in the sector, with UniCredit closing 0.3% higher while Intesa Sanpaolo fell 0.7%. Banca MPS simultaneously launched bids on Banco BMP and Banca Generali, jointly worth €34 billion, as it fends off Intesa's takeover bid. Meanwhile, LVMH, Adidas, Hermes, and Ferrari jumped between 2.3% and 1.5% for a positive session for luxury brands. The Euro STOXX 50 lost 1.3% and the STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.6% on the week.
2026-08-21
European Stocks Edge Up, Set for Weekly Loss
European stocks rose on Friday, with the Stoxx 50 up 0.5% after five consecutive sessions of losses, as global government bonds stabilized following two days of volatile trading. A softer US dollar supported gold prices, lifting basic resources stocks to the top of the sectoral gainers. Fresh economic data showed Eurozone business activity continued to rise in August amid stronger manufacturing growth, largely centred on Germany, while the services sector increased modestly. Oil prices edged lower as markets continued to assess the prolonged US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on energy supplies and inflation. Despite Friday’s modest recovery, European equities remained on track for a weekly decline, reflecting persistent geopolitical uncertainty, elevated bond yields and concerns over the outlook for monetary policy.
2026-08-21
European Stocks Set for Muted Open
European equity markets were set to open little changed on Friday as investors remained cautious after global bond yields rebounded amid skepticism over the US government’s bond buyback plan. Oil prices also remained elevated as the US prepares sweeping new economic sanctions against Iran, keeping inflation risks in focus. In Europe, investors will assess UK retail sales and French business confidence data, along with manufacturing and services PMI reports from the Eurozone, Germany, France and the UK. In corporate news, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA is seeking to acquire two separate banks in deals worth a combined €34 billion, as it moves to fend off a potential takeover by rival Intesa Sanpaolo SpA. In premarket trading, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures hovered around the flatline, with both benchmarks coming off at least five consecutive sessions of losses.
2026-08-21