After four consecutive gains, the Athens Exchange (Euronext Athens) closed lower on Tuesday, with the General Index falling 0.72% to 2,541.99 points. Investors adopted a cautious stance, avoiding large bets and risk exposure amid uncertainty.
The value of traded shares reached €369.76 million, with 38.85 million shares changing hands. The high-cap index declined by 0.74%, while the mid-cap index slipped 0.61%.
Among large-cap stocks, Coca-Cola HBC led gains (+2.22%), followed by EYDAP (+0.84%) and Optima Bank (+0.39%). The steepest losses were recorded by Eurobank (−1.89%), Lamda Development (−1.73%), National Bank (−1.72%), and Piraeus Bank (−1.69%).
Alpha Bank and Eurobank accounted for the highest trading volumes—8.95 million and 6.82 million shares respectively. GEK Terna posted the highest transaction value at €100.89 million, followed by Piraeus Bank at €53.37 million.
In the banking sector, Piraeus Bank fell 1.69% to €9.28, Alpha Bank dropped 0.94% to €4.12, Eurobank slid 1.89% to €4.32, and National Bank lost 1.72% to €15.68.
European Markets Retreat Amid Uncertainty
European stock markets posted broad losses on Tuesday. According to MarketWatch, they lack a clear catalyst to shift into positive territory. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.48%, Germany’s DAX fell 1.25%, France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.23%, Italy’s FTSE MIB dropped 0.68%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 edged down 0.06%. The UK’s FTSE 100 was a notable exception, rising 0.37%.
Wall Street Opens Mixed Amid Geopolitical Caution
U.S. markets opened on a mixed note, with investor sentiment tempered by geopolitical uncertainty—particularly around developments in the Iran conflict. Traders are awaiting clearer signals from the Trump administration before committing to major positions.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.47% to 53,162 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.41% to 25,749. The broader S&P 500 declined 0.66% to 7,524.