Belgium stocks lower at close of trade; BEL 20 down 1.24%
Belgian stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the BEL 20 index falling 1.24% to reach a one-month low. The Consumer Services, Healthcare, and Technology sectors were among the key drivers behind the dip in share prices. Aperam SA emerged as the top gainer, surging 0.71% or 0.32 points to 45.14, while Solvay SA and D'Ieteren NV also posted gains of 0.47% and 0.06% respectively.
Conversely, Azelis Corporate Services NV, Argen-X, and Lotus Bakeries were among the worst performers, falling by 5.41%, 2.29%, and 1.90% respectively. The Brussels Stock Exchange saw 67 stocks decline compared to 25 that advanced, with 9 ending unchanged. Gold Futures for December delivery dropped by 1.40% to $4,315.00 per troy ounce, while crude oil for November delivery climbed by 2.25% to $92.56 a barrel, and the November Brent oil contract increased by 3.38% to $102.60 a barrel.
EUR/USD dipped by 0.51% to 1.14, and EUR/GBP remained unchanged at 0.86. The US Dollar Index Futures edged up by 0.48% to 100.81.
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