Athens Stock Exchange: Marginal Increase for the General Index – Fluctuations in Europe

A marginal increase of 0.10% was noted at the start today (April 29, 2025) with the index forming at 1,703.57 units. Specifically, the General Index of the Athens Stock Exchange stood at 1,701.41 units by 11:20 AM, showing a decline of 0.04%, while trading volume reached €6,477,930.45. Out of all stocks, 54 are rising, 28 are falling, and 8 remain unchanged. European stock markets experienced strong fluctuations as investors evaluate earnings reports, monitor potential tariff moves, and await significant economic data releases. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.30%, but it is heading toward its second consecutive monthly decline if current trends persist. The FTSE 100 in London moved -0.06%, DAX in Frankfurt +0.50%, French CAC 40 -0.02%, Italian FTSE MIB +0.72%, and Spanish IBEX 35 -0.26%. Other regional indices also moved into positive territory, except for the UK index which fell by 0.1%. BP’s share dropped by 3.3% after the oil giant reported lower-than-expected profits for the first quarter.