ATHENS, October 2026 — The Athens Stock Exchange rebounded on Monday morning after three losing sessions, with the General Index up 1.01 per cent at 2,584.93 points by 11am.
Over the previous three sessions, the benchmark index of the Athens Exchange had lost a combined 4.73 per cent. Turnover reached €31.47 million by 11am Athens time.
Major European markets also gained. In addition, oil prices fell amid expectations of a Russia–Ukraine energy truce.
Among blue chips, the large-cap index rose 1.05 per cent, whereas the mid-cap index gained 0.51 per cent.
Elvalhalcor led the large-cap gainers, up 3.28 per cent. Viohalco then followed (2.76 per cent), ahead of Optima Bank (2.51 per cent) and Piraeus Bank (1.81 per cent).
In contrast, Motor Oil fell 3.03 per cent and Helleniq Energy dropped 2.70 per cent. PPC slipped 0.71 per cent, completing the biggest large-cap losers.
Across the Athens market, 74 stocks rose, 15 fell and seven stayed flat.
Evropi Holdings (3.80 per cent) and Elinoil (3.69 per cent) posted the biggest gains overall on the Athens Stock Exchange. Frigoglass and Motor Oil both fell 3.03 per cent, the steepest losses.
Source: Ta Nea
Bill Giannopoulos
Junior Editor
Bill Giannopoulos is a Junior Editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, sport, and history.