Publication Date: September 3, 2026

AEX

On Thursday morning, September 3, the AEX stood at 1,102 points. That is 5 points, or 0.45%, lower than last week.

Market Trends

The AEX has been moving somewhat sideways for two weeks now. The AEX opened the trading week on a positive note at 1,110 points. On the same day, it reached its highest level of the week at 1,114 points. Ahead of the U.S. jobs report, which is scheduled for release on Friday, September 4, the index then edged slightly lower. On Wednesday, the AEX reached 1,096 points, its lowest level of the week so far.

Sentiment

Short-term sentiment surrounding the AEX remains mixed and uncertain.

Outlook

The AEX is currently moving in line with our expectations. According to our model, the index could first test the 1,080-point range from its record high of 1,121 points. After a possible recovery toward approximately 1,100 points, our base scenario anticipates a correction toward 1,050 points.

For the long term, the positive scenario remains intact. Following this correction, we expect a resumption of the upward trend toward the price target of 1,230 points.

The chart above shows the AEX’s price performance since the beginning of 2026, including our expected scenario.

Nasdaq Futures

On Thursday morning, September 3, the Nasdaq futures contract is trading at 29,260 points. This puts the futures contract 380 points lower than last week, or 1.3%.

Market Trends

The Nasdaq futures contract started the week calmly at 29,540 points. On Tuesday, the price reached its weekly high of 29,571 points. The futures contract then fell slightly to just below 29,000 points. On balance, the price thus remained within the existing trading range.

Sentiment

Long-term sentiment toward technology remains strong. After a period of uncertainty, short-term sentiment is also becoming more positive.

Outlook

In the short term, our model is positive, and the index could rise toward 31,800 points. However, our model does take into account that after reaching a new record high, a correction could still follow toward the 28,300-point range.

After this correction, we expect the long-term uptrend to resume, with a price target of approximately 34,500 points coming into view.

The chart below shows the price movement of the Nasdaq futures contract from the beginning of 2026, including our expected scenario.

Dow Jones futures

The Dow Jones futures contract is currently trading at 53,260 points. That is 250 points, or 0.45%, lower than last week.

Market Trends

The Dow Jones futures opened the trading week calmly at 53,528 points and then moved slightly lower within a range of approximately 53,500 to 52,700 points.

Sentiment

The underlying sentiment surrounding the Dow Jones futures remains positive, although there is still some uncertainty in the short term.

Outlook

According to our model, the futures contract may still rebound slightly in the short term. After that, we anticipate a further correction toward 51,500 points.
This level could then serve as a foundation for a new upward move toward the long-term price target of approximately 58,700 points.

The chart below shows the price movement of the Dow Jones futures contract from the beginning of 2026, including our expected scenario.

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