ATHEX is facing significant pressures, quickly driving it back below the 1,600-point mark amid a broadly declining sentiment across European exchanges as we approach the conclusion of a strong first two months of 2025.

Specifically, the General Index is currently at 1,585 points, down 0.9%, with heightened trading volume of €20.5 million, having traded 4.6 million shares.

The banking index is down by 1.1% at 1,439 points, the FTSE has decreased to 3,877 points, dropping by 1%, while the FTSE for mid-caps is down 0.8% at 2,483 points.

Yesterday, ATHEX returned to positive territory but with modest gains, largely thanks to the strong performance of Coca Cola (trading at €41.4, up 2.58%), despite a notable trend of profit-taking. This trend is expected to continue with increased intensity today, concluding a robust two-month period that has seen nine consecutive weeks of positive performance and new 14-year highs.