Mild upward trends are being recorded by stocks at the opening of today’s session on the Athens Stock Exchange, amid mixed signals in European markets. The General Index of Prices at the Greek stock exchange is shaping up at 1,676.52 units, marking an increase of 0.30%. The trading value reaches 19.25 million euros. The high-capitalization index records an increase of 0.37%, while the medium-capitalization index strengthens by 0.33%. Among the high-capitalization shares, the largest rise is seen in Piraeus Bank (+1.62%), Sarantis (+1.42%), and Viohalco (+1.06%). Conversely, the biggest decline is noted in Mytilineos (-0.42%), GEK Terna (-0.32%), and Eurobank (-0.23%). There are 50 rising stocks, 17 falling, and 10 remain stable. The biggest gains are seen in Naupactus Textiles (+3.36%) and Alumyl (+3.16%), whereas the steepest drop is observed in Attica Publications (-8.00%) and Technical Olympic (-1.60%). European exchanges were steady at the start of trading today but are heading towards losses on a weekly basis due to escalating global trade tensions that have heightened concerns over economic slowdown. The pan-European STOXX 600 index shows an increase of 0.12%. Yesterday, it closed with losses after U.S. President Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on wine and other alcoholic beverages from the EU as retaliation for the bloc’s duties on American whiskey. The UK’s FTSE 100 strengthens by 0.14% at 8,555 units, the German DAX records a fall of 0.03% at 22,559 units, and the French CAC 40 moves higher by 0.15% at 7,950 units. The benchmark index has recorded losses exceeding 2% so far this week. The abrupt changes made by President Donald Trump in tariff policies have caused tremors in international markets, unsettling investors and consumers alike.
Athens Stock Exchange: General Index Starts Upward Amid Mixed Euro Markets
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