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Austrian ATX market trends – September to October 2026

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In September 2026, the Austrian ATX index reached new milestones before experiencing volatility. On September 11, the index hit a record high of 6,914 points, eventually closing at ~~6,885.23 points.~~ 6,885.23. This occurred despite high Brent crude oil prices near 105 US dollars following Middle East shipping route attacks and US inflation data that heightened expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. By September 14, the market trended downward, with the ATX falling approximately 1.6 percent to between 6,774 and 6,776 points, driven by losses in banking stocks RBI and Erste Group, as well as AT&S and Lenzing. On September 16, the market showed mixed performance; while the ATX entered trading down 0.10 percent to 6,858.18 points, the ATX Prime rose 0.53 percent to 3,328.90 points. ~~Despite these fluctuations, the index maintained significant year-to-date growth.~~ On October 9, the ATX closed slightly lower at 6,543.45 points, a decrease of 0.26 percent. This decline occurred even as other European markets gained from easing oil and bond markets. The index faced pressure from OMV, which saw shares drop approximately 2.9 percent due to expected impacts from state-mandated solidarity contributions in Austria and Romania, alongside a 100 million euro burden from Middle East crude oil supply issues. Porr also declined by 3.8 percent following a share buyback announcement, and AT&S lost nearly 3 percent. In contrast, voestalpine was a top performer, gaining 5.19 percent. On October 12, the ATX rose by 1.01 percent to 6,609.76 points. This upward momentum was significantly supported by Lenzing, which saw its shares climb by over 8 percent. Market participants remained focused on geopolitical tensions, including negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz and escalating conflicts involving the Houthi militia and Saudi Arabia.

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