Trading at the Euronext Athens stock exchange opened in negative territory, with investors taking profits amid broader unease across European markets. The benchmark General Index dipped below 2,500 points, posting losses of more than 1.5% — a move driven largely by concerns over potential setbacks to the U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement, which has unsettled investor sentiment across the continent.
Stock Performance
Among large-cap stocks, Motor Oil and Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE) posted gains, while Coca-Cola HBC, Metlen, Titan Cement, and Piraeus Bank registered the steepest declines. Overall, 19 stocks rose, 61 fell, and 11 remained unchanged.
European Markets Follow Suit
Escalating tensions in the Middle East — particularly renewed instability in Iran — have weighed heavily on major European indices. All leading bourses opened lower and are expected to remain sensitive to developments in the region.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index is down 1.33% at 641.26 points. Germany’s DAX fell 1.75%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.55%, the UK’s FTSE 100 declined 1.17%, Italy’s FTSE MIB slid 1.15%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 tumbled 2.09%.