Actual
6177
Daily Change
-92.47 -1.48%
Monthly
-2.92%
Yearly
9.40%
Q4 Forecast
6291
Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Summary

European stocks opened the fourth quarter sharply lower on Thursday as rising global government bond yields continued to weigh on risk appetite. The STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 each fell more than 1%, reaching their lowest levels in about three and a half months as investors adjusted to expectations that major central banks could keep borrowing costs elevated for longer. Financial stocks led the declines, with banks falling more than 3.5%, while automobiles and parts and basic resources dropped between 1.5% and 2%. Chemicals, retail financial services, real estate, and construction and materials also posted losses of more than 1%. Technology stocks were among the few gainers, tracking stronger global peers after Micron Technology delivered an upbeat outlook. Among major STOXX 50 constituents, Banco Santander fell nearly 4%, while LVMH declined more than 2% and both Linde and L’Oréal lost around 2%.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Stats

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6177 points on October 1, 2026, losing 1.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.92%, though it remains 9.40% 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 1 of 2026.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Forecast

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6177 points on October 1, 2026, losing 1.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.92%, though it remains 9.40% 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 5977.57 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 5672.74 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 7,835.31 -129.20 -1.62% -5.38% -2.75% Oct/01
DE40 24,939.35 -259.84 -1.03% -3.48% 2.12% Oct/01
IT40 50,237.86 -1,134.12 -2.21% -3.00% 16.62% Oct/01
ES35 19,005.27 -420.97 -2.17% -3.91% 22.64% Oct/01
EU100 1,857.50 -27.42 -1.45% -2.50% 9.83% Oct/01
EU600 626.66 -8.23 -1.30% -2.98% 10.41% Oct/01
EU50 6,176.55 -92.47 -1.48% -2.92% 9.40% Oct/01

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
ASML Holding 1,597.00 0.20 0.01% 81.97% 709.24B Oct/01
LVMH 379.50 -10.50 -2.69% -30.10% 279.92B Oct/01
Siemens 271.90 -3.60 -1.31% 12.73% 257.78B Oct/01
Linde 411.60 -9.40 -2.23% 2.75% 256.46B Oct/01
L'Oréal 371.75 -7.70 -2.03% -0.65% 241.49B Oct/01
Banco Santander 11.81 -0.52 -4.19% 36.37% 215.22B Oct/01
Inditex 53.06 -0.86 -1.60% 11.00% 198.84B Oct/01
Allianz 412.00 -4.30 -1.03% 13.72% 193.96B Oct/01
Schneider Electric 292.60 0.60 0.21% 16.81% 188.54B Oct/01
Airbus 185.60 -5.02 -2.63% -8.14% 187.43B Oct/01




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Euro Area Inflation Rate 3.20 2.90 percent Aug 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
6176.55 6269.02 6582.30 615.90 1986 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Euro Area

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European Stocks Fall to 3-1/2-Month Low
European stocks opened the fourth quarter sharply lower on Thursday as rising global government bond yields continued to weigh on risk appetite. The STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 each fell more than 1%, reaching their lowest levels in about three and a half months as investors adjusted to expectations that major central banks could keep borrowing costs elevated for longer. Financial stocks led the declines, with banks falling more than 3.5%, while automobiles and parts and basic resources dropped between 1.5% and 2%. Chemicals, retail financial services, real estate, and construction and materials also posted losses of more than 1%. Technology stocks were among the few gainers, tracking stronger global peers after Micron Technology delivered an upbeat outlook. Among major STOXX 50 constituents, Banco Santander fell nearly 4%, while LVMH declined more than 2% and both Linde and L’Oréal lost around 2%.
2026-10-01
European Stocks Fall to Kick Off Q4
European stocks opened Q4 on a weaker footing, with both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 falling nearly 1%, pressured by rising global bond yields and elevated crude oil prices, while extending losses from September. Most sectors traded in negative territory, with banks leading the losses and technology shares the notable exception. Pandora fell more than 4%, underperforming the STOXX 600, after its CEO said US demand was set to stabilize at a low level. Credit Agricole (-2.7%), BNP Paribas (-2.6%), Societe Generale (-2.7%) traded in the red and HSBC (-2.6%), Novartis (-1.7%), Shell (-1.2%), LVMH (-1.6%) and Nestlé (-1.2%) were also lower. Meanwhile, the technology sector gained, tracking global peers higher after Micron Technology issued an upbeat outlook. ASML Holding (+0.8%) and Infineon (+1.7%) were among the gainers.
2026-10-01
Stocks in Euro Area Hit 12-week Low
EU50 decreased to 6194.00 Index Points, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) lost 2.53%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 9.84%.
2026-10-01