ATHEX has succumbed to selling pressure, particularly in the banking sector, mirroring a broader downward trend across Europe. 

Currently, the General Index stands at 1,691 points, down 0.55%, having earlier reached a peak of 1,707.5 points (+0.37%). Trading volume is recorded at €55 million, with 13 million shares exchanged.

The banking index leads the decline, falling 1.3% to 1,647 points, while the FTSE 25 of large-cap stocks has decreased to 4,169 points (-0.8%). The FTSE 40, composed of mid-cap stocks, has also experienced a 0.45% loss, landing at 2,575 points.

Following five consecutive days of gains, ATHEX experienced a slight pullback yesterday, closing down 0.27% but managing to hold above the psychological threshold of 1,700 points.

Analysts indicate that volatility is likely to continue throughout the week, primarily due to the upcoming triple witching event of 2025—marking the simultaneous expiration of options and futures contracts. However, given the recent upward trend in ATHEX, this volatility does not appear to be causing significant concern among investors at this juncture.

In related developments, today's General Index is tracking the broader movement of European indices, which, after a cautious start marked by mixed results, have slipped into losses exceeding 1%.