Market Performance of the Euro STOXX 50 on 26 January 2026

The Euro STOXX 50, which tracks 50 large‑cap European companies, opened the trading day on 26 January 2026 with a modest decline but ended the session with a small gain.

Opening and Early Trade

  • At 09:11 GMT the index was quoted at 5 947,77 points, a 0,01 % fall from the previous close.
  • By 12:09 GMT the index had slipped to 5 936,10 points, down 0,20 % from the open.

Mid‑Day Recovery

  • During the afternoon the index recovered.
  • At 16:57 GMT, the closing value recorded by the STOXX provider was 5 961,00 points, an increase of 0,22 % from the opening level, leaving the day with a net gain of 0,22 %.

Contextual Factors

  • The light intraday movement and the modest final rise occurred amid a broader European market environment that was described as “weak” and “dampened by political tensions.”
  • European stock markets, including the Euro STOXX 50, showed only slight gains while investors awaited decisions on U.S. interest rates and other geopolitical developments.

Comparative Level Information

  • The index closed the previous trading session at 5 948,2 points (close price 2026‑01‑22).
  • The 52‑week high recorded on 14 January 2026 was 6 053,68 points; the 52‑week low was 4 540,22 points (6 April 2025).
  • The Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF (GBP‑hedged) was reported in the news as having a net asset value, indicating ongoing interest in exchange‑traded products that track the index.

No significant earnings announcements or macroeconomic releases directly affected the index on this day. The market movement reflects routine trading activity and the general sentiment of cautious optimism within Europe.