AEX
€1,115
+0.17%
Dutch Stock Market (AMS)
Amsterdam's AEX is tech- and chip-heavy for Europe, with ASML-era names moving global semiconductor sentiment. Key indices: AEX. Currency EUR. Dynamic local desks cover markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, and macro catalysts.
1Stocks up
0Stocks down
+0.17%Average % change
Market hours
Major cash sessions in this view are closed right now.
- Amsterdam22:47 localClosed
- Frankfurt22:47 localClosed
- Paris22:47 localClosed
- New York16:47 localClosed
- London21:47 localClosed
- Zurich22:47 localClosed
- Stockholm22:47 localClosed
- Milan22:47 localClosed
- Madrid22:47 localClosed
Key index
Live delayedLive delayed quotes · as of Sep 7, 2026, 4:05 PM · CNBC
Most increased
Top 5 session advances in this market view. Delayed quotes.
Featured equities
Regional blue chips for this market view. Tap for a quote page.
ASML$1,714.88+4.17%SAP$215.11-0.88%LVMH$99.75-0.44%Shell$92.95+0.67%BP$43.81+0.53%AstraZeneca$162.70-1.26%Novo Nordisk$46.60-1.92%HSBCdemo€253.86-1.01%Unileverdemo€308.29+1.49%Rio Tinto$103.27+0.42%Siemensdemo€190.39+2.22%Allianz$125.20+0.12%BMWdemo€356.05-0.86%Deutsche Telekom$136.08-0.72%BASFdemo€352.80+1.45%Investor B
Netherlands exchange desk
Official boardLocal exchange parameters, six currency pairs versus majors, and best-performing stocks by selectable period.
Exchange parameters
- Exchange
- AMS · Euronext Amsterdam
- Benchmark
- AEX
- Session
- Amsterdam · Closed · 22:47
- Hours
- -
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Currency
- EUR
Currency board
US dollar vs EUR
USD/EUR
FX feed unavailable
British pound vs EUR
GBP/EUR
FX feed unavailable
Japanese yen vs EUR
JPY/EUR
FX feed unavailable
Australian dollar vs EUR
AUD/EUR
FX feed unavailable
Swiss franc vs EUR
CHF/EUR
FX feed unavailable
Canadian dollar vs EUR
CAD/EUR
Netherlands local desk
Amsterdam's AEX is tech- and chip-heavy for Europe, with ASML-era names moving global semiconductor sentiment.
AEX
Amsterdam · closed
- AMSEuronext Amsterdam
Official sites open in a new tab. Index quotes on StockWatch are delayed or demo when a live feed is thin. Confirm on the exchange before you act.
Netherlands impact news
Markets, politics, technology, disaster & climate, macro, and economic drivers - flip stories with the arrows. Each item includes impact analysis and related stocks. Articles open in a popup or new tab.
Markets
Equities, exchanges, earnings, and local banking tape.
Mostly neutralMedium impact
European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first.
Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Netherlands desk, watch ING for spillover.
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, AEX, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Nether…
Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.80%
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, AEX, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Nether…
Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.09%
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, AEX, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Nether…
Netherlands shares higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.09%
Politics
Elections, government, and policy that can move risk.
Mixed for stocksHigh impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch PRO, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
The Netherlands will be without trains on Wednesday
- China headlines swing Asia and China-exposed global stocks. Watch .HSI, .N225, BABA, .SPX on the tape. China policy/growth news often moves Hang Seng and Asia risk first, then US-listed China ADRs, materials, and luxury. Global indices react more when the story changes commodity…
China and the Netherlands deepen focus and collaboration on alternative proteins
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
World Championship Of Akhal-Teke Horses In The Netherlands – OpEd
Technology
Tech, AI, digital infrastructure, and startups.
Mostly neutralMedium impact
European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first.
Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks.
- AI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers. Watch ING, UBER, NVDA, AMD on the tape. AI and semiconductor stories often move mega-cap tech, chip designers, and equipment makers first. Broader indices follow when the names are heavyweights or when spending outlooks chan…
Netherlands: Uber faces European class action by drivers alleging dynamic AI algorithm violates data privacy laws and suppresses earnings
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch .FTSE, .GDAXI, .FCHI, .SPX on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks.
Open Call: Digital Culture Grant Scheme (Netherlands)
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch .FTSE, .GDAXI, .FCHI, .SPX on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks.
The Netherlands' top-funded tech companies in H1 2026
Disaster & climate
Weather, outages, and disruption risks for markets.
Mostly neutralHigh impact
European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first.
Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Netherlands desk, watch ING for spillover.
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, JBS, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Nether…
Escalating Its Legal Strategy, Greenpeace Netherlands Petitions Dutch Court for Information on Meat Producer JBS’ Climate Impacts to Build Future Case | Environmental Edge | Blogs
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch .FTSE, .GDAXI, .FCHI, .SPX on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks.
Forest fire spreads in southern Netherlands nature reserve, authorities say
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, AP, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Netherl…
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade
Macro & policy
Inflation, rates, FX, fiscal, and central-bank news.
Mixed for stocksMedium impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On the Netherlands desk, watch ING for spillover.
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch ING, WSJ, .SPX, .IXIC on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On t…
Netherlands Moves Gold From New York to London, Citing Geopolitical Unrest
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
‘Not normal behavior’: De Nederlandsche Bank reallocates gold from U.S.
Economic drivers
Industries and sectors that contribute most to GDP and export income.
Mixed for stocksMedium impact
Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel.
Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On the Netherlands desk, watch ING for spillover.
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Netherlands becomes largest market for Ukrainian blueberry exports
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Netherlands becomes home to ‘Europe’s largest’ carbon capture facility - Offshore-Energy.biz
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry warns of public transport, rail strike in the Netherlands
Live wire
More headlines impacting Netherlands
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch ING, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge. On…
Netherlands secures €661m EU grants, advancing green energy and tax reforms
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, AEX, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Nether…
Netherlands shares higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.17% By Investing.com
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
25 Years On: 9/11's Impact on Netherlands
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch .FTSE, .GDAXI, .FCHI, .SPX on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks.
Europe’s largest carbon capture facility opens in the Netherlands
- AI/chip headlines reprice growth leaders and suppliers. Watch ING, UBER, NVDA, AMD on the tape. AI and semiconductor stories often move mega-cap tech, chip designers, and equipment makers first. Broader indices follow when the names are heavyweights or when spending outlooks chan…
Netherlands: Uber faces European class action by drivers alleging dynamic AI algorithm violates data privacy laws and suppresses earnings
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Netherlands becomes largest market for Ukrainian blueberry exports
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Netherlands becomes home to ‘Europe’s largest’ carbon capture facility - Offshore-Energy.biz
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry warns of public transport, rail strike in the Netherlands
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch PRO, .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
The Netherlands will be without trains on Wednesday
- China headlines swing Asia and China-exposed global stocks. Watch .HSI, .N225, BABA, .SPX on the tape. China policy/growth news often moves Hang Seng and Asia risk first, then US-listed China ADRs, materials, and luxury. Global indices react more when the story changes commodity…
China and the Netherlands deepen focus and collaboration on alternative proteins
- European headline - watch STOXX/FTSE/DAX first. Watch ING, NL, .FTSE, .GDAXI on the tape. Europe-centric news usually hits regional indices and banks/energy first. Spillover to US equities is stronger when the story is about rates, energy supply, or systemic banks. On the Netherl…
Netherlands years behind in managing fresh water shortage
- Macro release - stocks react through the rates channel. Watch .SPX, .IXIC, .FTSE, @CL.1 on the tape. Inflation, jobs, and growth prints reprice the policy path. Equity direction often mirrors whether yields rise or fall with the print. Use index quotes as the quick impact gauge.
World Championship Of Akhal-Teke Horses In The Netherlands – OpEd
Impacting data & catalysts
Macro, geopolitics, disasters, tech, and earnings that can spill into Netherlands risk. Local where tagged, plus high-relevance worldwide prints.
Macro / policy
Intraday macro data / speech risk windowMon, Sep 7
Hawkish surprises usually lift yields and pressure growth stocks; dovish tones often support the Nasdaq complex.
Tech release
Major smartphone / AI device launch windowTue, Sep 8
Strong attach rates for AI features tend to support the OEM and semiconductor suppliers; weak demand talk can reverse that quickly.
Disaster / disruption
Global shipping chokepoint disruption watchWed, Sep 9
Longer transit times usually pressure logistics margins and some retailers; tanker and freight names may firm.
M&A
Reported strategic review in European softwareThu, Sep 10
Credible bid premiums lift the target; peers may catch a sympathy bid. Deal failure or antitrust pushback is the negative path.
Macro / policy
- Mon, Sep 7Intraday macro data / speech risk window
- Mon, Sep 14ECB policy communication window
Geopolitical risk
- Tue, Sep 15Trade / export-control policy checkpoint
Disaster / disruption
- Wed, Sep 9Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch
Tech release
- Tue, Sep 8Major smartphone / AI device launch window
Mon, Sep 7, 2026Macro / policyhigh impact
Intraday macro data / speech risk window
Same-day Fed speak, flash PMIs, or surprise data can swing rates and the equity complex before the close.
Tue, Sep 8, 2026Tech releasemedium impact
Major smartphone / AI device launch window
Hardware and AI-assistant unveilings can move the lead OEM, key suppliers, and competing platform names.
Wed, Sep 9, 2026Disaster / disruptionmedium impact
Global shipping chokepoint disruption watch
Red Sea / canal rerouting risk can lift freight rates and delay inventory for retailers and industrials.
Live earnings dates come from Finnhub when an API key is configured; other rows are illustrations. Verify against primary filings and calendars.
Netherlands country info
Key financial and economic indicators at a glance.
- Population
- 18 million
- GDP (2024)
- $1.09 trillion
- Economic growth
- 0.5% (2024 est.)
- National debt
- EUR 480 billion
- Debt-to-GDP ratio
- 46%
- Inflation rate
- 2.5%
- Key interest rate
- 3.15% (ECB deposit)
- Credit rating
- Aaa / AAA
- Central bank
- De Nederlandsche Bank (within ECB system)
- Finance minister
- Eelco Heinen
- Next election due
- General election cycle - next Tweede Kamer election by 2029
Economy by sector
Main areas contributing to Netherlands's GDP (2024), with best-performing related stocks this session.
- Services69.4%
- Industry20.1%
- Agriculture1.6%
- Construction5.4%
- Energy & mining3.5%
- Services69.4%
Best performing
Financial opportunities in Netherlands
Investment themes, emerging sectors, and government-backed projects shaping the market.
Investment areas & markets
- Semiconductor equipment
ASML's monopoly on EUV lithography anchors a broader Dutch chip-equipment and photonics ecosystem.
- Logistics & trade
Rotterdam port and Schiphol airport form Europe's largest logistics gateway.
- Agri-food innovation
Wageningen-led R&D makes the Netherlands the world's second-largest agricultural exporter by value.
Emerging investment markets
- Offshore wind & hydrogen
North Sea wind capacity and green hydrogen projects at Rotterdam port drive clean-energy scaling.
- Quantum & deeptech
QuTech and Delft University anchor an emerging quantum computing and nanotechnology cluster.
Government projects
- National Growth Fund
EUR 20 billion fund for R&D, infrastructure, and knowledge development across strategic sectors.
- Delta Programme
Long-term water management and flood protection investments safeguarding low-lying infrastructure.
Financial regulations & law
Official regulators, market rules, restricted areas, and key legislation for Netherlands · AFM / DNB.
Financial regulations
- AFM
Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.
- De Nederlandsche Bank
Prudential supervision and central bank functions.
Market rules
- Euronext Amsterdam rules
Listing and trading frameworks for AEX markets.
Prohibited & restricted areas
- EU sanctions & FDI screening
EU restrictive measures and Dutch investment screening in sensitive sectors.
- Market abuse (MAR)
Insider dealing and manipulation prohibited under EU MAR.
Important legislation
- Financial Supervision Act (Wft)
Core Dutch financial supervision statute.
- Civil Code / companies law
Corporate frameworks for listed NVs.
How the Netherlands market works
A short primer for researching this hub on StockWatch.
Market overview
Amsterdam's AEX punches above its weight via semiconductor and tech-linked names that move global chip sentiment.
Exchanges & session
Euronext Amsterdam trades in the European cash window with heavy institutional flow in mega-cap tech.
What traders watch
- Semiconductor capex and AI demand narratives
- ECB policy and EUR crosses
- European growth vs US tech leadership
Explore on StockWatch
Top Netherlands names
ScreenerBlue-chip and widely followed equities. Open a quote for charts, stats, and news.
Upcoming in Netherlands
Full calendarLocal catalysts over the next two weeks.
Thu, Sep 10, 2026M&ALocalmedium impact
Reported strategic review in European software
Takeover speculation or confirmed strategic reviews can re-rate a target and its peer group.
Fri, Sep 11, 2026Deal / agreementLocalmedium impact
Chip supply agreement renewal talks
Long-term foundry or packaging capacity deals can shift pricing power across the AI hardware stack.
Mon, Sep 14, 2026Macro / policyLocalhigh impact
ECB policy communication window
Euro-area rate path comments can move EUR pairs, European banks, and Stoxx cyclicals together.
Live earnings dates come from Finnhub when an API key is configured; other rows are illustrations. Verify against primary filings and calendars.
More in Europe
Explore neighboring market hubs.