Equities in Athens ended slightly higher in a volatile session, where the general index visited both territories several times. Stock picking was the day’s trading pattern. 

European stocks are lower, as the higher-for-longer interest rates cast doubts for a speedy economic recovery. At home, PPC’s strong showing gave a mild push to the broader market. 

Higher interest rates in Europe will put pressure on the credit ratings of the region's companies and banks, S&P Global said on Tuesday.

The generals hare index ended  0.3% higher to 1219 points. Some 75 million euros worth of stocks exchanged hands. 

Top performers were Ellaktor +4%, PPC +3.3%, Helleniq Energy +2.6%, Piraeus +1.9%.