ATHEX is attempting to recover from morning losses, although pressure continues on index-heavy stocks, while the mood remains bearish on European exchanges. Specifically, the General Index fell to as low as 1,619.42 points (-0.49%) and is now trading at 1,625 points, down by 0.15%. Trading volume remains stable at 92 million euros, with 23 million shares exchanged.

The banking index is trading at 1,533 points, down by 0.47%, while the large-cap FTSE is showing a decline of 0.26% at 3,986 points, and the mid-cap FTSEM is at 2,465 points, down by 0.2%.