Controlled losses were recorded today (17/12) on the Athens Stock Exchange, with investors following the bearish sentiment abroad.

In today's session, shortly after 10.45 am, the General Index declines slightly by 0.18% and stands at 1,461.83 points, losing 2.5 points compared to Monday's close (1,464.48 points).

The arc of the daily fluctuations extends over five points (from 1,459.22 to 1,464.65 points), with the turnover of the transactions ranging at 7 million euros in the first 20 minutes.

The arc of daily fluctuations extends over five points (from 1,459.22 to 1,464.65 points), with the turnover of transactions ranging at 7 million euros in the first 20 minutes.

The banking index, in the wake of the government's measures on commissions, retreats for the second consecutive session, as it is currently at -0.37% and 1,281 points.

Piraeus shares are down -0.36% and EUR 3.87, NBG shares are down -0.31% and EUR 7.696, Alpha shares are trading -0.28% and EUR 1.603, while Eurobank shares are almost unchanged at EUR 2.20.

In the high-cap index (-0.28% and 3,558 points), Jumbo's share folds -1% and 25.8 euros, with ELVALAHALKOR's share losing 1.1% and "falling" to 1.93 euros. Cenergy, Coca Cola and EYDAP retreat by up to 0.9%. On the flip side, shares of Hellaktor are up +1% to EUR 1.93, while Viohalco and Titan Cement gain 1.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Metlen's shares also show a small gain of 0.2%, which remains in positive territory for the 5th consecutive session.