PSI 20 ends 0.7 percent lower as Galp and Semapa fall
Published on 10/20/2026 at 22:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEnergy shares drive Lisbon's decline
- PSI 20 finished October 20 at 9,331 points, down 63 points or 0.7 percent.
- WTI fell 0.9 percent to USD 102.70 as energy shares pressured Lisbon.
- Sonae was the top gainer at 1.2 percent, while Galp fell 2.1 percent.
- UK inflation is due on October 21, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. WET.
PSI 20 closed on October 20, 2026 at 9,331 points, down 63 points or 0.7 percent. Energy shares led the decline as oil prices retreated after an earlier rise.
Galp fell 2.1 percent, while Sonae gained 1.2 percent. The market update documenting the close was published at 5:23 p.m. WET by Jornal Economico.
Why did PSI 20 fall on October 20?
Galp and Semapa weighed on the index, while European markets also moved lower. Germany's producer prices rose more than expected in September, adding pressure to inflation and European Central Bank policy expectations, Jornal Economico reported.
WTI crude fell 0.9 percent to USD 102.70, while Brent declined 1.0 percent to USD 108.43. Portugal's 10-year yield fell 4.80 basis points to 3.88 percent, according to Jornal Economico.
Winners and losers in PSI 20
Winners and losers at the Lisbon close came from the same session and venue, according to Investing.com:
- Sonae up 1.2 percent
- Ibersol up 1.0 percent
- NOS up 0.9 percent
- Galp down 2.1 percent
- Semapa down 1.4 percent
- EDP Renovaveis down 1.3 percent
Utilities, financials and basic materials were among the weakest sectors. Decliners outnumbered advancers 17 to 10, with one stock unchanged, Investing.com said.
What comes next for PSI 20
UK consumer-price data are scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. WET. The calendar lists annual inflation at 3.4 percent and core inflation at 2.7 percent, with Trading Economics providing the scheduled figures.
PSI 20 price data for October 20, 2026
PSI 20 closed at 9,331 points on October 20, 2026, down 63 points or 0.7 percent from the previous close of 9,394 points, as Jornal Economico reported.
PSI 20 by the numbers on October 20, 2026
- Index: PSI 20
- Home exchange: Euronext Lisbon, Portugal
- Close on October 20, 2026: 9,331 points
- Change versus previous close of October 19, 2026: down 63 points (down 0.7 percent)
- Previous close: 9,394 points
- Top gainer: Sonae up 1.2 percent
- Top loser: Galp down 2.1 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m. WET: UK inflation data
