# AEX volatility linked to US tariffs, AI

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aex-volatility-linked-to-us-tariffs-ai
> Updated: 2026-08-01T08:35:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

On 24 July 2026 the Amsterdam AEX opened flat as investors digested newly announced U.S. import duties that would hit 60 countries, including the EU, Canada and the UK, and rising concerns that large technology firms were diverting cash into artificial‑intelligence projects. Oil prices were also climbing above $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi tankers, adding to market unease.

A week later, on 1 August 2026, the AEX surged to a record high on strong earnings from AI‑heavy companies such as Microsoft and Amazon, before slipping back as oil prices fell on positive news from Iran. The index closed slightly lower and opened the next week modestly down, with traders awaiting key U.S. labour‑market and industrial data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: AEX Reaches Record High Then Falls as Oil Prices Drop and US Data Loom

The AEX hit a record 1,112 points, then fell to 1,099 and opened the week down 0.14% as oil prices slipped; PostNL surged 7% while several stocks fell, amid US data and Fed rate outlook.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aex-reaches-record-high-then-falls-as-oil-prices-drop-and-us-data-loom

### 2026-07-24: Amsterdam AEX opens flat amid US import tariffs and AI market worries

The AEX opened flat as US tariffs on EU, UK, Canada, China and Japan, AI investment worries, and rising oil prices pressured Dutch markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amsterdam-aex-opens-flat-amid-us-import-tariffs-and-ai-market-worries

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