Athens Stock Exchange (Euronext Athens) posted a modest gain in Thursday’s session (9 July 2026), marking a recovery after recent volatility. The General Index closed at 2,492.20 points — up 0.18%. Trading value reached €260.95 million, with 37.17 million shares changing hands, offering some reassurance to investors.
Key Indices and Top Performers
The Large-Cap Index rose 0.26%, while the Mid-Cap Index dipped slightly by 0.01%. Among large-cap stocks, Motor Oil, EYDAP, Cyprus Airways, Optima Bank, and National Bank posted the strongest gains. Eurobank led trading volume with €45.51 million, followed by Alpha Bank at €36.09 million. Overall, 54 stocks advanced, 59 declined, and 12 remained unchanged.
European Markets Rally Amid Geopolitical Calm
European equities rebounded strongly, recovering from earlier-week pressure linked to renewed tensions in the Iran conflict. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.89% to 641.26 points. Germany’s DAX rose 0.85%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.90%, Italy’s FTSE MIB jumped 1.05%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 surged 1.19%. The UK’s FTSE 100 was the sole exception, down 1.17%.
Wall Street Turns Positive
U.S. markets turned upward following Wednesday’s losses (8 July 2026). The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.09% to 52,348.39 points, the broader S&P 500 gained 0.53%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced 0.87% to 26,097.65 points.