Athens Stock Exchange: Index Breaks Through 2,400-Point Barrier, Boosted by the ECB and Global Market Sentiment

The Athens Stock Exchange is on a strong upward trend in the last trading session of the week, with the General Index making an impressive jump and comfortably breaking through the psychological and technical threshold of 2,400 points, recording new high for 2026.

The domestic market appears to be gaining strong momentum, leaving behind the stagnation of recent months and reaching levels not seen since early February.

The Driving Forces Behind the Rise

The current positive outlook for Athens Avenue is driven by a combination of domestic and international developments:

«Decoding» the ECB: Yesterday’s decision by the European Central Bank to raise interest rates had already been priced in by the market, reducing uncertainty and allowing buyers to take action.

Geopolitical de-escalation: The investment climate is being significantly bolstered by expectations of diplomatic progress on the Middle East front, a development that is also reflected in the parallel decline in international oil prices.

The Tablo Image (1:00 p.m.)

Shortly before the first few hours of the session had elapsed, the General Price Index was taking shape at 2,428.03 units, showing a significant increase 1,32%. The value of transactions (turnover) amounted to 23.35 million euros, showing a steady flow of funds.

Key Metrics at a Glance:

• Large-Cap Index: $+1,45\%$ (The main driver of today's rise).
• Mid-Cap Index: $+0,41\%$.

The stocks with the biggest gains (High Cap):

Leading the rally are industrial, banking, and construction stocks, as well as the shares of Athens International Airport:

The positive sentiment on the Athens Stock Exchange is no exception, as all major European markets are trading in the «green.» The pan-European index Stoxx 600 reports a profit 1,15% on 628.68 points, heading toward a positive weekly harvest of around 1%.