Buyers remain firmly at the helm of the Athens Stock Exchange, continuing yesterday's upward reaction, with the General Index returning above 1,450 points.

The green light on bank dividends and expectations for a reduction in European interest rates are the main catalysts of the positive movement, which sets the stage for a halt to the recent liquidations.

Besides, the distance from the recent highs of 1,502 points is considered small, currently not exceeding 3%, which demonstrates the potential for an imminent rebound.

More specifically, in today's session, the General Index is up a significant 1.05% to 1,458.88 points, gaining 15 points compared to Wednesday's close (1,443.74 points).

The arc of daily fluctuations extends 10 points (from 1,452.81 to 1,462.39 points), with a turnover of 47 million euros, of which 7 million euros are pre-agreed packages.