Stock Exchange Update: new wave of sales in Damrak | financial

Around 12:15, the AEX index plunged 1.6% to 504.30, the lowest point in more than a year, with a stand at 504.17 points. The Midkap even fell 1.9% to 696.82.

Elsewhere in Europe, the plates have also turned to deep red. Paris lost 2.3%, while Frankfurt lost 2%.

"Investors are worried about whether the company's numbers are enough to support stock markets," said investment strategist Simon Wiersma (ING). According to him, the volatility on the stock markets will continue for the moment. "But the recently lowered US interest rate should support the markets," said Wiersma

. According to Corné van Zeijl, an analyst at Actiam, it is striking that investors are particularly concerned about the problems that already existed three months ago. such as the persistent perils of Brexit and the trade dispute between America and China. "It is true that a number of sectors, such as large companies, are beginning to suffer from reluctance from China."

This afternoon, investors receive the US growth figure for the third quarter, which is expected to increase 3.3% from 4.2% a quarter earlier. Van Zeijl points out that during the past quarter, the United States will continue to benefit from strong growth in terms of inventory build and the still high confidence of purchasing managers of the world's largest economy. .

Elsewhere, the stock markets were also in minor. The Japanese Nikkei index closed down 0.4% this morning. US equity markets are expected to open 0.9% this afternoon, to 1.4% in the red after Thursday with 1.6% to 3% in green. Last night, the giant of the online store, Amazon, presented disappointing quarterly results. The growth of Google's mother, Alphabet, has also been disappointing. In addition, Google has reportedly fired 48 employees for sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.

In the luminaire manufacturer AEX Signify recorded today a remarkable evolution of prices. The former Philips Lighting initially had a rise of almost 6%, but then saw its profit evaporate and its profit decrease by 0.6%. Signify's profit fell to 93 million euros in the last quarter, but analysts were disappointed.

ArcelorMittal (-4.1%) was the biggest bankrupt among the main funds. The steel giant won the battle for its failed Indian counterpart, Essar Steel. A creditors' committee is in favor of the Arcelor acquisition proposal.

The AEX was also overthrown by the heavyweight Royal Dutch Shell (-2.1%). The "Olies" have suffered from the decline in the price of oil. Special Chemicals Group DSM (-2.9%) was also a notable denominator.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (-2.4%) released Thursday after the final bell. The real estate giant saw rental income rise again in its four Dutch shopping centers after years of decline. However, elsewhere in Europe, it seems less good.

Randstad's broadcaster (+ 0.5%) and the information provider Relx (+ 0.1%) were the only major backers. the feet are dry. Gemalto (- 0.04%) recorded a turnover of 3% lower at 727 million euros during the last quarter. The digital security guard is about to be taken over by Thales.

In the Midkap Fugro was the big winner with a jump of 5.8%. The pedologist was able to significantly increase the quarterly turnover. According to van Zeijl, the lack of further disappointment at Fugro was already a source of happiness,

Offshore wind farm builders and oil and gas companies are well aware of the problem. The navigation group TomTom received 1%.

The payment service provider Adyen (-4.5%) was at the bottom of the Midkap. PostNL (-0.1%) received a notice of increase from the Citi investment bank in "neutral".

The local Beter Bed (+ 1.8%) reported 25 million euros wanting to reduce costs. The intervention implies in particular that no dividends will be distributed to shareholders this year and next year.