Stock prices rose at the opening of today’s (9 July 2026) Athens Exchange session, as the market rebounded from yesterday’s sharp decline and climbed back above the 2,500-point mark. European markets also gained momentum, buoyed by a strong recovery in the technology sector.
Greek Market Performance
At 11:10 a.m. local time, the Athens Exchange General Index stood at 2,500.76 points — up 0.53% on the day. Trading value reached €12.75 million. The high-cap index rose 0.74%, while the mid-cap index gained 0.20%.
European Markets
European stock markets posted gains at the start of trading. Technology stocks led the rally, with investors reassessing Middle East conflict risks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting Iran is open to reaching an agreement.
The pan-European STOXX 600 Index rose 0.45% to 638.66 points at 11:10 a.m. Greek time, with its tech sector surging 1.6%. The London-based FTSE 100 dipped 0.47%, but other major indices advanced: Germany’s DAX rose 0.65%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.58%, Italy’s FTSE MIB climbed 0.88%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 jumped 1.16%.
Semiconductor-related stocks posted notable gains: German silicon wafer maker Siltronic rose 7.4%, while French materials specialist Soitec gained 5.5%.