Athens Stock Exchange General Index reaches 17‑year high

The Athens Stock Exchange’s General Index rose above the 2,600‑point level, closing at 2,611.77 – the highest level since November 2009 and a 17‑year peak. The index gained between 0.2% and 1.6% across the session, supported by gains in energy stocks such as Cenergy Holdings and Motor Oil, while major banks showed modest profit‑taking.

Trading activity was moderate, with turnover reported between €25 million and €300 million and share volumes ranging from about 4 million to over 41 million shares. The high‑cap and mid‑cap sub‑indices posted small gains, and the banking sub‑index slipped slightly. Overall, buyer pressure outnumbered sellers, with the market showing a tentative but positive momentum after recent record‑setting rallies.

The move follows broader European market trends and was influenced by international developments, including comments from the U.S. president on the Iran situation and a dip in global oil prices.