Market Overview#
The Dutch stock market closed lower on Thursday, with the AEX index dropping 2.24%, reaching a new one-month low. This decline was primarily driven by losses in the Basic Materials, Healthcare, and Industrials sectors.
Notable Performers#
Among the AEX constituents, Shell PLC saw a slight gain, rising 0.09% to close at 40.10. In contrast, Jde Peets NV and Inpost SA experienced minor declines, with Jde Peets falling 0.06% to 31.76 and Inpost down 0.20% to 15.03.
Major Losers#
The biggest losses were seen in Akzo Nobel NV, which plummeted 7.51% to 47.30. Other significant declines included ArcelorMittal SA, down 6.21% to 42.76, and Prosus, which shed 6.01% to close at 40.54. Overall, declining stocks outnumbered those that rose by 82 to 17, with 4 stocks remaining unchanged on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
Commodity and Currency Updates#
In commodities, crude oil prices saw an increase, with May delivery rising 1.64% to $97.03 per barrel and Brent oil for May up 2.16% to $109.70. However, gold futures for April fell 6.35% to $4,585.09 per troy ounce. In currency markets, the euro gained 0.76% against the US dollar, trading at 1.15, while the euro remained stable against the British pound at 0.86. The US Dollar Index Futures decreased by 0.49% to 99.39.