Athens Stock Exchange Rises as Banks Lead Gains

The Athens Stock Exchange closed higher on Monday, with the General Index reaching roughly 2,470 points, up about 0.75‑1.05%. The bank index outperformed, climbing close to 2 % to around 2,788 points.

Key bank stocks posted solid gains: National Bank of Greece rose 1.8% to €15.27, Piraeus Bank 1.74% to €9.03, Alpha Bank 1.21% to €3.95, and Eurobank 1.03% to €4.13. Selected blue‑chip shares such as Coca‑Cola HBC, Titan and OTE also posted increases, while a few energy‑related stocks slipped.

Analysts linked the rally to a positive international backdrop, including de‑escalation talks in the Middle East and stable oil prices near $70‑73 per barrel. Foreign capital continued to flow into Greek equities, supporting liquidity. Trading volume reached €63.6 billion, with €10.12 billion in matched orders. European markets showed modest declines, underscoring the relative strength of Greece’s market.