Athens Stock Exchange: Positive Start for the General Index – Mixed Trends in Europe

Positive trends were recorded by stocks at the opening of today’s (March 26, 2025) session in Athens, with the market breaking above the levels of 1,730 units and moving to new 15-year highs. The General Index of Prices on the Greek stock exchange is shaping up at 1,735.68 units, marking an increase of 0.53%. The trading value reaches €47.35 million. The high-capitalization index shows an increase of 0.71%, while the medium-capitalization index strengthens by 0.80%. Among the high-capitalization shares, the largest gains are seen in Ellaktor (+4.76%), Piraeus Bank (+2.30%), METLEN Energy & Metals (+1.95%), and OTE (+1.81%). Conversely, the biggest declines are recorded by Coca-Cola HBC (-1.49%), Jumbo (-0.88%), and Aktor (-0.74%). Overall, 67 shares moved upwards, 16 fell, and 7 remained stable. The highest increases were recorded by Akritas (+7.38%) and Ellaktor (+4.76%), whereas the sharpest drops were noted by Mouzakis(-2.61%) and Prodea (-1.69%). In Europe, markets exhibited intense volatility, with focus on London as the UK Chancellor’s spring statement on economic policy is anticipated. Slight downward movements and cautiousness are reflected on European stock exchanges today, with investors’ eyes on Britain, evaluating inflation data. The pan-European STOXX 600 index records a drop of 0.14%, the British FTSE 100 strengthens by 0.17%, the DAX sees an increase of 0.02%, and the French CAC 40 moves slightly lower by 0.10%.