The Athens Stock Exchange delivered a strong performance this week, closing above the 2,500-point mark for the first time since November 2009. On Monday, 22 June 2026, the General Index closed at 2,501.13 points — up 1.02% — marking its highest close since 18 November 2009, when it stood at 2,528.95 points. Total trading value reached €217.66 million, with 30.09 million shares changing hands.
Top Gainers and Losers
Among large-cap stocks, Elvalhalcor, Viohalco, and Aktor led gains, each rising by 3.83%. The biggest decliners were shares of OLP, OTE, and Allwyn. Overall, 68 stocks advanced, 42 declined, and 14 remained unchanged.
European Markets Show Mixed Performance
Across Europe, indices posted divergent results despite falling oil prices and positive signals regarding the resolution of the Iran conflict and broader stability in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.45%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.54%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.52%. Spain’s IBEX 35 climbed 0.90%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 — tracking Europe’s largest companies — rose 0.5%. In contrast, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.33%, while Italy’s FTSE MIB dropped 0.26%.
Wall Street Opens Weakly
U.S. markets opened slightly negative as investors await developments on the Iran peace talks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.33%, but the broader S&P 500 slipped 0.31%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.80%.