The Greek stock market returned on Tuesday to levels it had climbed to last Wednesday, before Thursday’s decline, with genuine hope that talks between US and Iran will resume later in the week. The drop in oil rates has also helped improve the morale of investors at Athinon Avenue, after the Easter holidays. There was considerable growth for bank stocks as well as for the daily turnover, both highlighting the inflow of fresh money.
The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,284.40 points, adding 2.64% to Thursday’s 2,225.74 points. The large-cap FTSE-25 index expanded 2.79%, ending at 5,821.74 points.
The banks index jumped 5.63%, as Eurobank soared 7.56%, National earned 5.95%, Bank of Cyprus grew 5.68%, Piraeus advanced 4.47%, Alpha improved 4.40% and Optima collected 3.20%.
Aktor Holdings soared 9.16% and Viohalco grabbed 5.16%, while Allwyn gave up 5.56%.
In total, 84 stocks boasted gains, 29 posted losses and 14 remained unchanged.
Turnover amounted to €467.9 million, up from last Thursday’s €328.5 million.
In Nicosia, the Cyprus Stock Exchange remained closed on Tuesday.