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AEX index performance and semiconductor sector trends

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The Amsterdam AEX index experienced volatility followed by a has continued its upward trajectory, reaching new record high, largely influenced highs driven by the semiconductor technology sector and energy market fluctuations. Initially, the index showed mixed performance, rising approximately 0.4 percent to 1,100.71 points before closing nearly flat at 1,096.14 points. This period was marked by semiconductor gains from companies such as ASML and ASMI, alongside downward pressure on energy stocks like Shell due to falling oil prices. Market activity was also shaped by anticipation regarding banking gains. Following a potential interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. By late September, period of volatility, the AEX reached index hit a record closing high of 1,120.19 points. points in late September. This growth was driven fueled by significant increases in semiconductor stocks, including stocks such as ASML, Besi, and ASMI, which saw gains of up to 4.4 percent. While During this time, energy companies like Shell and SBM Offshore continued to face faced losses linked due to declining oil prices, other sectors saw movement, such as and Arcadis announcing shares fell following announcements of job cuts and divestments. Shell also confirmed a final investment decision to double its liquefied natural gas production in Canada. By mid-October, the AEX reached a new closing record on the Damrak, rising 0.9 percent to 1,142.88 points. This performance surpassed previous records despite a volatile trading week. In the technology sector, ASML rose 0.9 percent following reassuring comments from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang regarding financing concerns at Coreweave, though semiconductor peers Besi and ASMI saw declines of 4.8 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively. The banking sector also contributed to the index's strength, with ING and ABN AMRO rising more than 1.5 percent and 1.9 percent after being added to a buy list by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Other notable movements included gains for Universal Music Group and Ahold Delhaize, the latter recovering as supply issues at Albert Heijn began to resolve following a recent cybersecurity incident.

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