Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.36%

Netherlands stocks experienced an upward trend at the close of trade on Monday, with the AEX index climbing by 0.36% to reach a fresh 1-month peak. The Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Technology sectors were the primary drivers of the upward momentum. SBM Offshore NV (AS:SBMO) emerged as the top gainer, surging by 2.94% to reach 37.06 per share, marking its all-time high.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AS:AD) and Shell PLC (AS:SHEL) also performed well, increasing by 1.86% and 1.58% respectively, and closing at 32.35 and 42.73 per share, respectively. On the flip side, BE Semiconductor Industries NV (AS:BESI) was the worst performer, slipping by 1.73% to 184.35 per share. Relx PLC (AS:REL) and Wolters Kluwer (AS:WLSNc) also saw declines.

The AEX Volatility index, an indicator of the anticipated volatility in AEX options, remained unchanged at 21.09. Crude oil prices for November delivery rose by 2.36% to $94.59 per barrel, while Brent oil for December delivery increased by 2.09% to $99.48 per barrel. Gold futures for December, on the other hand, dropped by 3.84% to $4,155.17 per troy ounce.

The EUR/USD exchange rate remained steady at 1.14, with EUR/GBP also unchanged at 0.86. The US Dollar Index Futures, however, showed a slight gain of 0.24% at 100.95.