European equities ended lower on Friday, with the Euro Stoxx 50 falling more than 1% and the broader Stoxx 600 declining around 0.5%. Germany, Italy and Spain each lost approximately 1%, while losses in France were more limited and the FTSE 100 was broadly unchanged. Technology stocks led the decline, dropping nearly 3% as another round of disappointing earnings intensified the sector selloff. ASML fell around 6%, while Infineon and STMicroelectronics lost more than 6% and 5%, respectively. Basic Resources and banks also underperformed, with NatWest plunging 9% after its results failed to deliver a guidance upgrade, while Crédit Agricole dropped more than 2%. AstraZeneca provided some support, gaining over 7% on stronger-than-expected results. Meanwhile, Eurozone data showed economic growth slowing in Q3. Despite Friday’s losses, the Stoxx 50 gained 1% and the Stoxx 600 rose 2.1% over the week. For October, they recorded changes of -2.2% and +1.9%, respectively.
Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6131 points on October 30, 2026, losing 1.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.72%, though it remains 8.28% 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 31 of 2026.
Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 6131 points on October 30, 2026, losing 1.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.72%, though it remains 8.28% 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 5947.38 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 5465.31 in 12 months time.