Greek stock market rebounds as banks lift Athens index

On 8 June 2026 the Athens General Index opened lower amid heightened tension in the Middle East, falling 1.16% to 2,328.42 points with trading volume of €26.59 million. The decline mirrored broader European weakness, as the STOXX 600 slipped 0.75% and oil prices jumped after an exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.

Later in the session the index recovered, limiting losses to about 1.17% and then rising 0.13% to roughly 2,358 points. The rebound was led by the banking sector: Alpha Bank gained 1.56%, Piraeus Bank rose 1.87%, Eurobank added 1.18% and the National Bank edged up 0.28%. Other blue‑chip stocks showed modest movements, with DE Energy and Coca‑Cola HBC inching higher while OTE remained flat. The total value of trades reached €146 million, indicating cautious investor sentiment despite the improving tone.