ING: ASML could account for as much as 1.6% of the Dutch economy in 2026

ING economists said in a report that chip equipment maker ASML's direct contribution to the Dutch economy could reach as high as 1.6% this year, up from 1.3% in 2025, highlighting the Netherlands' growing dependence on ASML. Surging AI demand has pushed ASML's market value up to 547 billion, making it Europe's most valuable company.