Athens Stock Exchange hits 17‑year high as banks and oil drive gains

Athens Stock Exchange 17‑year high banking sector Motor Oil trading volume

The Athens Stock Exchange’s General Index surged to a 17‑year high of 2,571.90 points, up 1.25%, after a series of rallying sessions. Earlier in the week the index closed at 2,540.06 points (up 0.75%) and later traded around 2,575.23 points, a modest 0.13% rise.

Banking shares led the advance, with the banking sector index climbing to 2,937.6 points, a 0.32% increase. Major banks such as Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Alpha Bank accounted for the bulk of trading volume. Motor Oil shares broke the €50 level, reaching a new historical high.

Total turnover on the exchange hovered between €338 million and €364 million. The rally occurred despite a fragile international backdrop, including Brent crude near $90 per barrel, heightened Middle‑East tensions and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s pending interest‑rate decision.

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Athens Stock Exchange · Brent crude · Donald Trump · Eurobank · General Index · Motor Oil · National Bank of Greece · Piraeus Bank · United States Central Command

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[● 2 SOURCES] Daily trading turnover was about €360‑€362 million. marketnews.gr · www.sbctv.gr
[DISPUTED] After four consecutive up days, the index fell 0.18% to 2,535 points. www.powergame.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Motor Oil shares rose above €50, reaching a new historical high. www.sbctv.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The banking sector index rose to 2,937.6 points, a 0.32% increase. marketnews.gr
[DISPUTED] Brent crude oil traded near $90 per barrel. www.naftemporiki.gr · www.powergame.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Middle‑East tensions heightened oil prices and added pressure to markets. www.sbctv.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Federal Reserve decision on interest rates was scheduled for the evening. www.naftemporiki.gr · pelop.gr · www.powergame.gr
[DISPUTED] The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed at 2,540.06 points, up about 0.75% on the day. marketnews.gr · www.sbctv.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trading volume on the Athens exchange amounted to about €364.21 million. marketnews.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed at 2,540.06 points, up 0.75%. marketnews.gr
[DISPUTED] The General Index closed at 2,531.29 points, down 0.35%. pelop.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The General Index fell 0.18% to 2,535 points. www.powergame.gr