Actual
6112
Daily Change
-72.05 -1.17%
Monthly
-3.16%
Yearly
8.65%
Q4 Forecast
6083
Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Summary

European stocks traded lower on Thursday, with the STOXX 50 falling 1.2% and the STOXX 600 declining 0.9%, extending losses from the previous session and falling to their lowest levels since mid-June, as a surge in oil prices weighed on risk sentiment amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices climbed following reports that the White House had asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections.The rise in oil prices pushed bond yields higher again, adding further pressure on equities. Basic resources led the declines, while banks and healthcare stocks also came under pressure. In contrast, oil and gas shares traded higher. Among the largest companies, ASML (-1.6%), HSBC (-2%), Novartis (-1.1%), LVMH (-1%), Siemens (-1.9%) and L'Oreal (-1%) were all lower while Shell (1.1%) and TotalEnergies (1.1%) booked gains.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Stats

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6108 points on October 8, 2026, losing 1.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.22%, though it remains 8.58% higher than a year ago, 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 October 8 of 2026.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Forecast

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6108 points on October 8, 2026, losing 1.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.22%, though it remains 8.58% higher than a year ago, 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 6082.50 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 5621.94 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 7,685.50 -83.71 -1.08% -5.78% -4.43% Oct/08
DE40 24,810.60 -293.76 -1.17% -2.99% 0.81% Oct/08
IT40 49,304.08 -668.17 -1.34% -4.96% 15.22% Oct/08
ES35 18,925.00 -193.00 -1.01% -3.91% 21.43% Oct/08
EU100 1,840.91 -16.52 -0.89% -2.94% 9.07% Oct/08
EU600 624.40 -5.85 -0.93% -2.50% 9.29% Oct/08
EU50 6,112.10 -72.05 -1.17% -3.16% 8.65% Oct/08

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
ASML Holding 1,595.40 -14.80 -0.92% 87.74% 709.24B Oct/08
LVMH 383.50 -4.95 -1.27% -31.42% 279.92B Oct/08
Siemens 263.62 -7.58 -2.79% 6.97% 257.78B Oct/08
Linde 432.80 -2.60 -0.60% 7.77% 256.46B Oct/08
L'Oréal 372.50 -1.90 -0.51% -0.97% 241.49B Oct/08
Banco Santander 11.96 -0.30 -2.48% 38.27% 215.22B Oct/08
Inditex 52.74 -0.60 -1.12% 11.45% 198.84B Oct/08
Allianz 412.80 -4.50 -1.08% 11.87% 193.96B Oct/08
Schneider Electric 253.18 -1.38 -0.54% 1.68% 188.54B Oct/08
Airbus 185.96 -1.48 -0.79% -9.13% 187.43B Oct/08




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Euro Area Inflation Rate 3.80 3.20 percent Sep 2026
Euro Area Interest Rate 2.65 2.40 percent Sep 2026
Euro Area Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Aug 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
6108.10 6184.15 6582.30 615.90 1986 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Euro Area

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European Stocks Down to Near 4-Month Lows
European stocks traded lower on Thursday, with the STOXX 50 falling 1.2% and the STOXX 600 declining 0.9%, extending losses from the previous session and falling to their lowest levels since mid-June, as a surge in oil prices weighed on risk sentiment amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices climbed following reports that the White House had asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections.The rise in oil prices pushed bond yields higher again, adding further pressure on equities. Basic resources led the declines, while banks and healthcare stocks also came under pressure. In contrast, oil and gas shares traded higher. Among the largest companies, ASML (-1.6%), HSBC (-2%), Novartis (-1.1%), LVMH (-1%), Siemens (-1.9%) and L'Oreal (-1%) were all lower while Shell (1.1%) and TotalEnergies (1.1%) booked gains.
2026-10-08
European Stocks Set for Lower Open
European equity markets were expected to open lower on Thursday, extending the previous session’s declines as oil prices climbed amid fears of a potential escalation between the US and Iran and continued threats to oil flows from the Middle East, stoking inflation concerns. The latest FOMC minutes also pointed to a hawkish stance among policymakers amid elevated inflation risks. In Europe, investors will focus on German trade and new car registration data, along with the latest ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts. On the corporate side, UK retailer Tesco is scheduled to report earnings. In premarket trading, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures were down 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
2026-10-08
European Stocks Close Sharply Lower
European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday as energy prices rebounded and bond yields surged, hampering corporate earnings projections. The Euro STOXX 50 fell 1.6% to 6,175 and the STOXX Europe 600 lost 1.1% to 630. Benchmark 10-year yields in Italy jumped 10 bps and those in France surged 15 bps, despite a flat session for the German Bund, reinforcing concerns over fragmentation across eurozone sovereign bond markets. Fears of contagion weighed heavily on lenders. Deutsche Bank shares dropped 5%, while Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, and BNP Paribas fell 4% each. Industrial giants also lost ground, with Siemens and Safran sliding 3% each, while Schneider dropped 2.3% to extend yesterday's slump as markets continued to assess the company's acquisition of PTC.
2026-10-07