Country: NL | Published: 2026-09-23
Dutch stocks closed modestly lower, with the AEX drifting down in a quiet session that lacked a strong catalyst. The domestic data painted a familiar split: revised figures confirm
Dutch stocks closed modestly lower, with the AEX drifting down in a quiet session that lacked a strong catalyst. The domestic data painted a familiar split: revised figures confirmed the economy grew faster than first estimated in the second quarter, while the government deficit widened to 8 billion euros in the first half and the IMF flagged barriers holding back high-tech growth. With news flow dominated by geopolitical headlines rather than market drivers, price action stayed subdued and directionless.