The Athens Stock Exchange continues in positive territory today (1/7), with buyers controlling the reins and leading the General Index out of the dangerous zone of 1,400 points.

The euphoria prevailing in Europe undoubtedly contributes to the upward trend of the Greek market, which, of course, is still about 6.5% away from this year's high of 1,502 points.

The result of yesterday's French ballot seems to have partly relieved analysts, as the worst was avoided, although the far-right's lead remains clear ahead of next Sunday's second round.  

Against this backdrop, in Athens, the General Index rose mildly by 0.76% to 1,414.96 points, up some 11 points from Friday's close (1,404.26 points).

The arc of daily fluctuations extends to seven points (from 1,409.56 to 1,416.84 points), with a turnover of 43 million euros, of which 13 million euros are pre-agreed packages.

The banking index takes center stage for buyers, climbing +1.81% and 1,235 points, narrowing the gap to,8.5% from the year's highs.

Piraeus shares are up +3.05% and EUR 3.51, Alpha Bank shares expand to +3.05% and EUR 1.57, Eurobank shares trade +1.29% and EUR 2.047, while Ethniki shares rise +0.95% and EUR 7.858