Actual
6238
Daily Change
63.05 1.02%
Monthly
-2.26%
Yearly
10.38%
Q4 Forecast
6083
Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Summary

European equities recovered on Friday after hitting a 3-1/2-month low, as falling government bond yields and cheaper oil helped restore some investor confidence. The STOXX 50 gained more than 1%, while the broader STOXX 600 advanced over 0.5%, although both benchmarks recorded a weekly loss. Global sentiment improved following weaker-than-expected US employment data, which reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases. Oil prices also retreated after the G7 and partner countries announced plans to release up to 100 million barrels of crude and diesel reserves. Technology stocks led the rebound, with the sector rising more than 2.5%. ASML Holding climbed over 3%. Basic Resources rose around 2%, while industrial goods, telecommunications and construction stocks recorded gains. Utilities and chemicals also moved higher, whereas healthcare, banking and retail shares lagged.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Stats

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6242 points on October 2, 2026, gaining 1.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.21%, though it remains 10.44% 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 4 of 2026.

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - Forecast

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6242 points on October 2, 2026, gaining 1.07% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.21%, though it remains 10.44% 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 7,897.19 61.88 0.79% -4.70% -2.28% Oct/02
DE40 25,231.20 291.85 1.17% -2.97% 3.50% Oct/02
IT40 50,483.21 245.34 0.49% -3.37% 16.70% Oct/02
ES35 19,085.30 80.03 0.42% -4.57% 22.46% Oct/02
EU100 1,874.38 0 0% -1.70% 10.44% Oct/02
EU600 631.35 4.70 0.75% -2.73% 10.68% Oct/02
EU50 6,238.50 63.05 1.02% -2.26% 10.38% Oct/02

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
ASML Holding 1,653.00 56.00 3.51% 87.82% 709.24B Oct/02
LVMH 378.55 -0.95 -0.25% -31.56% 279.92B Oct/02
Siemens 276.10 4.20 1.54% 14.47% 257.78B Oct/02
Linde 428.00 16.40 3.98% 8.08% 256.46B Oct/02
L'Oréal 372.75 1.00 0.27% -1.01% 241.49B Oct/02
Banco Santander 11.81 -0.004 -0.03% 34.99% 215.22B Oct/02
Inditex 53.24 0.18 0.34% 10.11% 198.84B Oct/02
Allianz 416.20 4.20 1.02% 15.13% 193.96B Oct/02
Schneider Electric 303.00 10.40 3.55% 21.35% 188.54B Oct/02
Airbus 189.30 3.70 1.99% -7.00% 187.43B Oct/02




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
6241.75 6175.45 6582.30 615.90 1986 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Euro Area

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European Stocks Rebound from 3-1/2-Month Low
European equities recovered on Friday after hitting a 3-1/2-month low, as falling government bond yields and cheaper oil helped restore some investor confidence. The STOXX 50 gained more than 1%, while the broader STOXX 600 advanced over 0.5%, although both benchmarks recorded a weekly loss. Global sentiment improved following weaker-than-expected US employment data, which reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases. Oil prices also retreated after the G7 and partner countries announced plans to release up to 100 million barrels of crude and diesel reserves. Technology stocks led the rebound, with the sector rising more than 2.5%. ASML Holding climbed over 3%. Basic Resources rose around 2%, while industrial goods, telecommunications and construction stocks recorded gains. Utilities and chemicals also moved higher, whereas healthcare, banking and retail shares lagged.
2026-10-02
European Stocks Extend Gains
European stocks extended their gains on Friday, with the STOXX 50 rising 1.1% and the STOXX 600 adding 0.9%, supported by lower oil prices and government bond yields. Reuters reported that EU countries discussed a French proposal to release diesel stocks. Brent crude subsequently fell toward $99 a barrel, helping to ease inflationary pressures and push government bond yields lower, including French yields, which had remained under pressure amid concerns over the country’s political and fiscal outlook. Tech stocks posted strong gains, while retailers, industrials and chemical companies also advanced. ASML Holding rose 2.4%, Siemens gained 1.1%, and Inditex added 2.2%. Infineon (5.9%), Thyssenkrupp (4.5%) and Stellantis (4.1%) were among the top performers on the STOXX 600, while Sanofi was the biggest laggard, falling 3.2%. Despite Friday’s gains, the STOXX 50 remains down 2.0% for the week, while the STOXX 600 has fallen 1.9%, on track for their worst weekly performance since April.
2026-10-02
European Stocks Rebound on Friday
European stocks traded higher on Friday, with both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, following losses in the previous two sessions. The rebound came as the bond sell-off eased, offering some relief to investors, although French government bonds remained under pressure amid concerns over the country’s fiscal and political outlook. Investors are awaiting Eurozone inflation data later this morning, with headline inflation expected to accelerate to 3.6%. Tech shares booked strong gains and industrials were also higher while the pharmaceutical and banking sectors were among the weakest performers. ASML Holding (1.4%), Schneider Electric (1.5%), Airbus (1.4%), ABB (1.5%) and Infineon (2.5%) were in the green while UniCredit (-2%), Sanofi (-4.4%) and Commerzbank (-2.2%) traded lower. Despite Friday’s gains, the STOXX 50 is down 2% for the week, while the STOXX 600 has fallen 1.9%, putting both indexes on track for their worst weekly performance since April.
2026-10-02