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Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year highs amid volatility

Overview

The Athens Stock Exchange has maintained a period of significant growth, approaching its highest levels in 17 years. In early September 2026, the market reached milestones by closing above 2,700 points, driven by the banking and energy sectors. This momentum was supported by bullish outlooks from Morgan Stanley and UBS. In mid-September, the market underwent a transformative phase as it was reclassified from emerging to developed status by major indices, including FTSE Russell, S&P Dow Jones, and STOXX. This transition triggered massive trading volumes, with reports indicating transactions exceeding 4.2 billion euros during the rebalancing period.

By the end of September, the General Index reached a 17-year high, closing at 2,738.35 points. This rally was primarily fueled by the banking sector, with major institutions like Eurobank and Piraeus Bank seeing significant gains. However, the market faced volatility due to rising US Treasury yields, fluctuations in oil prices, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

In early October, the market entered a period of corrective sell-offs. Heavy losses in the banking sector, including Piraeus Bank and Alpha Bank, drove the index down toward the 2,600-point level. Despite these fluctuations, energy stocks like HELLENiQ Energy reached new historical highs, and analysts noted a growing focus on dividend yields following the market's upgrade to developed status. By late October, the market experienced further instability; while some sessions saw recoveries led by banking and energy, a significant downturn on October 24 saw the index close at 2,530.46 points, with banking stocks facing heavy pressure amid broader investor risk aversion.

Entities

Athens Stock Exchange · Alpha Bank · Eurobank · Piraeus Bank · National Bank of Greece

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  • "The General Index closed at 2,571.90 points, up 1.25%, setting a 17‑year high."

    vs

    "The General Index closed at 2,623.25 points, up 0.38%."

    The claims provide different closing values for the General Index (2,571.90 vs 2,623.25).

  • "The General Index closed at 2,571.90 points, up 1.25%, setting a 17‑year high."

    vs

    "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed down 0.74% at 2,667.04 points."

    The claims provide different closing values and directions for the General Index (2,571.90 up vs 2,667.04 down).

  • "The General Index closed at 2,540.06 points, up 0.75%."

    vs

    "The General Index closed at 2,571.90 points, up 1.25%, setting a 17‑year high."

    The claims provide different closing values for the General Index (2,571.90 vs 2,540.06).

  • "The General Index closed at 2,571.90 points, up 1.25%, setting a 17‑year high."

    vs

    "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed around 2,521 points, modestly higher."

    The claims provide different closing values for the Athens Stock Exchange General Index (around 2,521 vs 2,571.90).

  • "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed around 2,521 points, modestly higher."

    vs

    "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed down 0.74% at 2,667.04 points."

    The claims provide different closing values and directions for the Athens Stock Exchange General Index (around 2,521 higher vs 2,667.04 down).

  • "The General Index closed at 2,540.06 points, up 0.75%."

    vs

    "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed around 2,521 points, modestly higher."

    The claims provide different closing values for the General Index (around 2,521 vs 2,540.06).

  • "The General Index closed at 2,623.25 points, up 0.38%."

    vs

    "The Athens Stock Exchange General Index closed around 2,521 points, modestly higher."

    The claims provide different closing values for the General Index (around 2,521 vs 2,623.25).

  • "The index has recorded year-to-date gains of 27.38%."

    vs

    "The index has seen total gains of 23.70% since the beginning of the year."

    The claims provide different year-to-date gain percentages for the index (23.70% vs 27.38%).

  • "Trading volume on the Athens exchange was between €338 million and €364 million."

    vs

    "Kyriakos Pierrakakis stated that the upgrades recognize the increased resilience and credibility of the Greek economy."

    The claims provide different transaction values for the Athens exchange (€338-364 million vs 263.958 million euros).

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange rebounds as banks drive 1.56% index rise

    The Athens Stock Exchange rose 1.56% on Monday, led by a 3.19% surge in banking stocks and a stable BBB credit rating from S&P Global.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange faces significant October sell-off

    The Athens Stock Exchange is seeing a major October sell-off, with the General Index down 7.59% and banking stocks dropping over 15% amid global economic pressures.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange rises above 2,620 points led by banks

    The Athens Stock Exchange rose above 2,620 points, driven by strong performance in the banking sector and defensive support from Coca-Cola HBC, despite volatility in other high-cap stocks.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange outperforms global markets in four-year bull run

    The Athens Stock Exchange has outperformed major global indices over a four-year bull market, posting 217% gains compared to 118% for the S&P 500, driven largely by the rise of artificial intelligence.

  5. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange rises 1.22% led by banking sector

    The Athens Stock Exchange rose 1.22% to 2,613.49 points, led by a strong banking sector. The weekly gain reached 2.1% as investors focus on high dividend yields and market recovery.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange holds above 2,600 level amid energy sector gains

    The Athens Stock Exchange remained above 2,600 points, driven by record highs for Helleniq Energy and gains in Jumbo, despite downward pressure from the banking sector and Aktor Group.

  7. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange sees marginal gains amid energy price volatility

    The Athens Stock Exchange shows marginal gains driven by banks and energy stocks, while Greek wholesale electricity prices fluctuate sharply based on renewable energy output and weather conditions.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange closes down 0.35% amid weekly losses

    The Athens Stock Exchange fell 0.35% to 2,559.18 points, failing to recover from recent heavy losses despite a positive trend in broader European markets.

  9. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange declines amid banking sector sell-off

    The Athens Stock Exchange faces heavy losses, led by a banking sector sell-off. Rising oil prices, high bond yields, and Middle East tensions are driving market volatility and pushing indices to multi-monthłlow

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European stock markets show mixed performance amid regional volatility

    European markets saw mixed results as the Spanish IBEX 35 rose 1.12% on election news, while the French CAC 40 hit a semi-annual low. The Greek Athens index saw a marginal 0.13% increase.

  11. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange experiences volatility driven by banks and energy prices

    The Athens Stock Exchange has seen volatile trading, with banking stocks driving major rallies while oil prices and bond yields trigger corrective sell-offs.

  12. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange declines amid banking sector losses

    The Athens Stock Exchange fell due to heavy losses in the banking sector, with major banks like Piraeus and Alpha Bank seeing significant declines.

  13. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year highs amid market volatility

    The Athens Stock Exchange reached 17-year highs with a 1.05% rise on September 30, driven by banks, despite global volatility from rising bond yields. Euronext Athens also completed its Market Operator spin-off

  14. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high driven by banking rally

    The Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high in September, driven by a massive rally in the banking sector, marking six consecutive months of growth and a nearly 30% return year-to-date.

  15. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange closes down 0.33% as banks anchor recovery

    The Athens Stock Exchange closed down 0.33% at 2,642.23 points, though banking stocks staged a significant intraday recovery to limit overall market losses.

  16. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange rises as Coca-Cola HBC leads gains

    The Athens Stock Exchange rose 0.54%, led by Coca-Cola HBC and Viohalco, while refinery stocks HELLENiQ Energy and Motor Oil fell nearly 5% amid fears of government fuel price intervention.

  17. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Goldman Sachs raises Athens Stock Exchange target to 2,900 points

    Goldman Sachs raised its Athens Stock Exchange target to 2,900 points, maintaining an overweight rating on Greek stocks driven by strong banking prospects and economic resilience.

  18. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange debuts in developed markets category

    The Athens Stock Exchange marks its debut in the developed markets category, showing resilience and volatility following a historic rebalancing of indices.

  19. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange reclassified as developed market

    The Athens Stock Exchange has been reclassified from emerging to developed markets by FTSE Russell, S&P, and Stoxx, prompting massive trading volumes and increased interest in Greek systemic banks.

  20. [BUSINESS] 70 sources
    Greece receives dual credit rating upgrades from Scope and Moody’s

    Greece receives dual credit rating upgrades from Scope Ratings and Moody’s, signaling improved economic stability and international investor confidence.

  21. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange closes with 0.40% loss amid high trading volume

    The Athens Stock Exchange closed down 0.40% at 2,687.91 points with high trading volume exceeding 540 million euros. Banking stocks faced pressure while Optima Bank led gains.

  22. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange transitions to developed markets amid EU fund milestones

    Greece's Athens Stock Exchange is transitioning to developed market status via Euronext, while the nation nears the final 11 billion euro disbursement of its EU Recovery and Resilience funds.

  23. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange faces volatility amid index rebalancing

    The Athens Stock Exchange faces high volatility and record-breaking turnover expectations due to FTSE Russell and STOXX index rebalancing and global economic pressures.

  24. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high led by banks

    The Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high, driven by a massive rally in the banking and energy sectors, marking its eighth consecutive week of growth.

  25. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange faces volatility amid rising energy and interest rate pressures

    The Athens Stock Exchange faces volatility driven by rising oil prices and ECB interest rate concerns, challenging its recent six-month rally despite active trading in major blue-chip stocks.

  26. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Morgan Stanley and UBS signal positive outlook for Greek banking sector

    Morgan Stanley and UBS express optimism for Greece's economy and banking sector, citing strong corporate lending, investment growth, and EU-funded structural reforms.

  27. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high above 2,700 points

    The Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high, with the General Index closing above 2,700 points, marking a 27.38% gain since the start of the year.

  28. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Global markets rally as Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high

    Global markets rallied as Wall Street rose over 1% on Fed interest rate optimism, while the Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high, driven by strong performance in Greek banks and blue-chip stocks.

  29. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Greek economy and banks see mixed outlook from Moody’s and Morgan Stanley

    Moody’s lowered Greece's growth forecasts for 2026-2027 to 1.7%, while Morgan Stanley issued a bullish outlook for Greek banks, raising target prices and highlighting strong credit expansion prospects.

  30. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange faces pressure from oil and bond markets

    The Athens Stock Exchange faced declines due to rising oil prices and global bond market volatility, though trading volume surged following the MSCI index rebalancing. Motor Oil saw record gains.

  31. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange nears sixth consecutive year of growth

    The Athens Stock Exchange is on track for a sixth consecutive year of growth, with the main index up 229% since 2020 and market capitalization reaching 192 billion euros.

  32. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high amid banking growth

    The Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high led by banks, while Greek authorities prepare new debt repayment rules for thousands of borrowers and seek EU approval for major highway projects.

  33. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17-year high

    The Athens Stock Exchange hit a 17-year high, with the General Index closing at 2,634.24 points, up 1.34%, driven by gains in large-cap stocks.

  34. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange fluctuates around 2,600-point threshold

    The Athens Stock Exchange shows volatility around the 2,600-point mark, with a slight 0.23% rise to 2,599.44 points driven by selective banking and energy stock performance despite international bond yield jitf

  35. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Greek markets see strong interest from international banks

    International banks like JP Morgan and HSBC have upgraded their outlook on Greece, citing strong investment narratives in the banking and energy sectors and expected inflows from index reclassifications.

  36. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange maintains stability amid banking and energy sector shifts

    The Athens Stock Exchange shows resilience, maintaining levels above 2,600 despite volatility. Banking and energy sectors drive activity, with notable movements in Piraeus Bank, Allwyn, and Lamda Development.

  37. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek banks enter new growth phase with strong credit expansion

    Greek banks are shifting from balance sheet recovery to a growth phase, with S&P forecasting strong credit expansion and high profitability through 2028 as non-performing loans continue to decline.

  38. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange closes week with gains led by energy and banks

    The Athens Stock Exchange ended the week up 0.31%, driven by record highs for Motor Oil, HelleniQ Energy, and Optima Bank, alongside strong performance in the Greek banking sector.

  39. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange fluctuates around 2,600 mark

    The Athens Stock Exchange shows volatility around the 2,600 level, driven by banking sector activity and global geopolitical uncertainty affecting energy and international markets.

  40. [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Greek banks report strong credit expansion and profits in 2026

    Greek banks report strong first-half 2026 results, with credit expansion exceeding 13 billion euros and systemic net profits reaching approximately 2.9 billion euros, driven by business lending.

  41. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Greece reports market growth, retail price cuts, and wildfire warnings

    Greece experiences diverse developments: the Athens Stock Exchange shows growth, a national supermarket price reduction initiative begins, and authorities issue wildfire warnings and health alerts for West Nile

  42. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek Stock Market Index Slightly Falls Amid Mixed Trading

    Greek market index rose 0.29% at open, then closed down 0.18% to 2,623.91 points on €315 M turnover; DEI, Coca‑Cola HBC and Alpha Bank were among top movers.

  43. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Scope Ratings projects higher 2026 profits for Greece's major banks

    Scope Ratings lifts 2026 profit forecasts for Greece's four systemic banks, citing loan expansion, steady net‑interest margins, higher fee income and rising risk costs amid a strong economic backdrop.

  44. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange General Index reaches 17‑year high

    Athens Stock Exchange’s General Index hit 2,611.77, a 17‑year high, with modest trading volume and gains in energy stocks while banks saw profit‑taking.

  45. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange nears 2,600 points as banks drive gains

    ATHEX General Index topped 2,600 points, led by banks, amid strong trading volume and falling oil prices, with upcoming earnings from major Greek firms.

  46. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17‑year high as banks and oil drive gains

    Athens Stock Exchange topped a 17‑year high at 2,571.90 points, driven by banks and Motor Oil, with turnover around €350 million amid oil price spikes and a pending Fed decision.

  47. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange edges up as banks drive modest gains

    ATHEX closed modestly higher near 2,521 points as Greek banks posted 2.5%‑2.6% gains; oil prices fell sharply, boosting risk appetite across European markets.

  48. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greek banks poised for earnings upgrades after strong Q2 performance

    Analysts see strong Q2 earnings for Greek banks and anticipate upgrades to 2026 targets, with Piraeus and Eurobank leading potential surprises.

  49. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange index climbs above 2,490 points amid bank gains

    ATHEX rose 1.86% to 2,492.71, nearing 2,500 points, driven by strong bank gains and solid trading volume, despite oil price volatility.

  50. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Morgan Stanley predicts earnings upside for Greece's top banks

    Morgan Stanley forecasts Greek banks to beat Q2 earnings expectations, noting 40% loan growth and recommending Piraeus and Eurobank as Overweight with price targets €11.30 and €4.90.

  51. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bank of Greece reports unchanged loan demand in Q2 2026

    In Q2 2026, Greece’s loan demand from businesses and households stayed flat, with lending criteria and terms largely unchanged, the central bank reports.

  52. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange posts marginal rise on selective trades

    Athens Stock Exchange edged up 0.11% to 2,449.91 points; turnover fell to €261 million. Key gains saw Cenergy +3.5% and banking stocks rising, while DEH and ELHA fell.

  53. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    ElvalHalcor issues €250 m shares to finance €850 m expansion

    ElvalHalcor listed 59.5 m new shares after a €250 m capital raise, funding an €850 m 2026‑30 expansion to boost aluminium and copper output and EBITDA.

  54. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek banks fuel stock market surge as Aktor shares tumble

    Greek banks lead a market rally, lifting the General Index above 2,500, while Aktor shares drop 10% after a price‑range announcement; ECB policy and oil price risks remain in focus.

  55. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek islands luxury villa market sees price surge amid strong foreign demand

    Greek island luxury villas are fetching higher prices, led by Mykonos (€7.5‑12k/m²), as foreign buyers prioritize privacy, views and energy‑efficient homes, according to Engel & Völkers.

  56. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek banks report strong recovery and new credit growth potential

    Greek banks have cut non‑performing loans to 3.4%, hold BBB+ ratings and plan €16 bn in new loans for 2025, aiming to boost credit to businesses.

  57. [BUSINESS] 22 sources
    Greek luxury housing market hits record demand

    Greek luxury property demand hit €6.11 bn in H1 2026, up 35 % YoY, with larger‑value buyers and minimal impact from the Iran‑Israel conflict.

  58. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    ElvalHalcor prices new shares at €4.20 as demand outstrips supply

    ElvalHalcor’s €250 m capital raise will price new shares at €4.20 after demand surpassed supply, funding an €850 m investment plan for 2026‑2030.

  59. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange sees continued decline amid Middle East tensions

    Athens Stock Exchange fell for several days in mid‑July, with the General Index below 2,450, banking shares down over 1 % amid Middle‑East tension, while a handful of stocks like Coca‑Cola HBC and Metlen rose.

  60. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Groupama Insurance posts positive pre‑tax profit for 2025 in Greece

    Groupama Insurance posted a €0.4 m pre‑tax profit for 2025, with gross premiums up 6.7% to €211.5 m, improved SCR to 145.4%, and continued digital and sustainability investments in Greece.

  61. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek refiners Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy hit multi‑year stock highs

    Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy’s market caps jumped €2.8 bn in 2026, driving shares to record highs on strong refining margins and expansion plans.

  62. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    ElvalHalcor begins €250 million capital increase, public offer July 14‑16

    ElvalHalcor began a €250 million capital increase on July 14‑16, issuing up to 75 million new shares at a max price of €4.86, with 20% offered publicly in Greece and 80% privately to institutional investors.

  63. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece posts record level of direct foreign investment, says PM’s digital communications chief

    Greece has hit a record level of direct foreign investment, says PM’s digital communications chief Nikos Romanos, citing it as evidence of a shifting production model and broader economic self‑sufficiency.

  64. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    ElvalHalcor drives 0.56% of Greece’s GDP and supports 20,900 jobs

    ElvalHalcor contributed 0.56% of Greece’s GDP, generated €2.5 bn in exports and supported nearly 21 k jobs, backed by €895 m of recent investments.

  65. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Bank of Greece foresees two more ECB rate hikes by mid‑2027 as inflation climbs to 3.8% in 2026

    Bank of Greece sees two more ECB hikes by mid‑2027, forecasts 3.8% inflation in 2026; JP Morgan expects €1 bn inflows into Greek stocks; Chania cooperative bank gets a national licence and eyes a conversion to

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek stock index hits record as US investors eye CPI and bank earnings

    Greek equities hit a 17‑year high on foreign fund inflows, while US investors await June CPI data and major bank earnings that could steer market sentiment.

  67. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Greek Stock Market Gains Strong Backing from International Investors

    Foreign investors upgrade Greek stocks, raising the Euronext Athens index target to 2,600 and anticipating up to $1 bn of inflows as MSCI moves Greece toward developed‑market status.

  68. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ElvalHalcor secures €300 m capital boost for €455 m investment programme

    ElvalHalcor shareholders approved a €300 m capital increase to fund a €455 m expansion, reinforcing its role as Greece’s leading aluminium‑copper exporter.

  69. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Greece reports tourism surge, pushes investment reforms and tackles housing and safety challenges

    Greece tops European tourism growth in 2026, touts investment reliability, faces EU‑driven tax, housing and drought reforms, and records a foreign‑direct‑investment high.

  70. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek banks surge in market performance and maritime financing

    Greek banks boost the Athens market and expand shipping loans, with a 37% portfolio rise to $23.6 bn and a 1% lift in the banking index amid geopolitical tensions.

  71. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Alexandros Exarchou: Greece ready for energy‑led growth amid EU’s push for energy independence

    Alexandros Exarchou says Greece’s energy infrastructure and foreign investment set the stage for dynamic economic growth as the EU pursues energy independence.

  72. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange stays above 2,500 points

    Athens' General Index held above 2,500 points, gaining 0.5‑0.8% with ~250 M € turnover; banks led while Motor Oil, ELPE and OTE rose amid cautious sentiment over US‑Iran tensions.

  73. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Axia-Alpha Finance lifts price targets for major Greek and Cypriot banks

    Axia‑Alpha Finance raised price targets for Eurobank, National Bank, Piraeus Bank and Bank of Cyprus, citing higher profit outlook and a possible 27% rally while keeping buy recommendations.

  74. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    ElvalHalcor contributes 0.56% of Greek GDP and €2.5 bn in exports in 2025

    IOBE’s study finds ElvalHalcor contributed 0.56 % of Greek GDP in 2025, with €2.5 bn exports, 20,920 jobs and €895 m of investments.

  75. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange posts record gains and raises €7.5 bn in H1 2026

    Athens Stock Exchange recorded a 16% H1 2026 gain, €182 bn market cap, €7.5 bn capital raised, and raised its index target to 2,600 points.

  76. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Helleniq Energy and Motor Oil receive upgraded buy ratings and higher price targets

    Eurobank and Pantelakis raised Helleniq Energy’s 2026 EBITDA forecasts and buy‑rating targets, lifting price targets to €12.60 and €12.50, with higher refined‑margin assumptions and added valuation for petro‑c‑

  77. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek stock market rises in July amid dividend payouts and foreign investor optimism

    Greek stock market closed July up 0.88% at 2,481 points, driven by banks, dividend‑paying giants and strong non‑bank stocks; foreign investors remain optimistic.

  78. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy get higher price targets as Greek market reaches 17‑year high

    Pantelakis lifts Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy targets as Greece’s benchmark index climbs to a 17‑year high of 2,505, driven by strong refining margins and robust trading activity.

  79. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange climbs 0.88% on July 1, led by Motor Oil gains

    Athens Stock Exchange rose 0.88% on July 1, with Motor Oil up 4.12% and OTE down 3.35%; 57 stocks advanced, 53 fell, trading €336 m.

  80. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange slides as General Index falls amid Orotur Strait tension

    The Athens Stock Exchange General Index fell to 2,463.38 amid Orotur Strait tensions, then rebounded to 2,467.50, driven by gains in major Greek banks.

  81. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange Rises as Banks Lead Gains

    Athens Stock Exchange gains, with the General Index near 2,470 and banks up 1‑2%, aided by foreign inflows and stable oil prices.

  82. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greek stock market closes June with record inflows and modest index rise

    Greek markets recorded €900 m of new inflows and the benchmark index rose 0.65 % to 2,465.31, led by gains in Elvalhalcor, National Bank and Coca‑Cola HBC.

  83. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange rebounds after four‑day losing streak

    Athens Stock Exchange rebounds, General Index up 0.5%, banks lead gains; heavy stocks inch toward records; Attica IPO oversubscribed 3.9× at €3.20; dividend updates for Fourlis, Alter Ego Media and Safe Bulkers

  84. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek banks outpace Europe while many households still feel poor

    Greek banks now outperform Eurozone averages, yet most Greek households still feel financially strained despite rising average wealth.

  85. [BUSINESS] 49 sources
    Greek banks close gap with European peers, posting higher profitability and capital strength

    Greek banks posted strong Q1 2026 results – ROE 10.7%, CET1 14.9%, cost‑to‑income 36%, loan‑to‑deposit 65% – narrowing gaps with Eurozone averages and issuing €1.2 bn in green bonds.

  86. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange slips modestly as banks drag index lower

    The Athens Stock Exchange closed at 2,470.95, down 0.07%, as banks pushed the index lower; bank index fell 0.84%, FTSE 25 slipped 0.13%, with 53 stocks up and 73 down.

  87. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece renames Hellenic Growth Fund as National Development Fund

    Greece renamed its Growth Fund to the National Development Fund, with the finance minister touting a development‑focused role while opposition PASOK demands greater transparency and parliamentary control.

  88. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange breaks 2,500‑point barrier, then slides

    Athens Stock Exchange topped 2,500 points, closing at 2,501.13, then slipped to 2,472.77 as investors took profits; banks fell and Cenergy dropped sharply.

  89. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek banks projected to post €5 billion profit in 2026 amid capital raises and ECB rate outlook

    Piraeus Securities forecasts €5 bn profit for Greek banks in 2026, cites Alpha Bank and Eurobank as top picks; Cenergy aims to raise €150 m via placement; Bank of America expects further ECB rate hikes.

  90. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Greece Renames Super Fund to National Development Fund

    Greece’s Super Fund is renamed National Development Fund to boost investment, cut debt and manage €12.3 bn assets; a €120 m Kalamata airport concession is also signed.

  91. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek Builders Association Calls for Amendment to Article 116 for Recovery Fund Projects

    Greek builders’ group SATE urges the Ministry to amend article 116 so all Recovery Fund projects, not just those over €100 m, can receive emergency support and deadline extensions.

  92. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek stock market index rises 2.24% as Elvalhalcor and Viohalco lead gains

    Athens Stock Exchange’s General Index closed at 2,475.98, up 0.17% and 2.24% weekly, with Elvalhalcor (+14.2%) and Viohalco (+9.1%) leading gains amid cautious trading.

  93. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek Recovery Fund legislation speeds up large‑scale projects

    Greece proposes a law to fast‑track Recovery Fund projects over €100 million, allowing deadline cuts and granting contractors compensation for extra costs.

  94. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange steadies near 17‑year high as banks and ADME draw investor focus

    Greek stocks held near a 17‑year high, with the index up 0.01 % to 2,475.68, modest bank gains and ADME’s €1 billion capital raise drawing strong investor demand.

  95. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece Exits EU Crisis Monitoring Framework, Citing Economic Recovery

    Greece has been removed from the EU’s macro‑economic monitoring framework after 16 years, with officials citing debt‑repayment, job creation and digital reforms as proof of a sustained economic recovery.

  96. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ECB rate hike adds €74 million to Greek banks' earnings

    The ECB’s 0.25 % rate rise is set to add roughly €74 million in net interest income for Greece’s four major banks in 2026, with Piraeus Bank benefiting most, while credit growth remains stable.

  97. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek stock market draws record foreign capital as DEI raises €18bn and government bonds attract €36bn

    Foreign investors are pouring into Greece’s market, backing DEI’s €18 bn capital increase and a €36 bn government bond issue, with foreign ownership now over 68% and liquidity set to support further multi‑bne‑e

  98. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece confronts education gap and steep demographic decline in the West

    IOBE studies reveal that Greek university access favors the wealthy and that Western Greece could lose a third of its population by 2100, underscoring growing inequality and demographic challenges.

  99. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ECB rate rise lifts Greek mortgage costs, fuels Athens Stock surge

    ECB’s 2.25% rate hike raises Greek mortgage payments and coincides with a 2.8% weekly rally on the Athens Stock Exchange, the market’s best level since 2009.

  100. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens Stock Exchange hits 17‑year high as index rises 1.06%

    Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 17‑year high of 2,421.69 points, up 1.06%, with a €313 million turnover and gains in major banks, amid optimism from Middle‑East diplomatic hopes.

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