The Athens Stock Exchange remained in negative territory for the 3rd consecutive session, with investors making new liquidations and driving the General Index towards 1,400 points.

Prices rose and bond yields fell as the week closed with a view to the Fitch verdict on 22 November.

Following an invitation the company sent to shareholders holding more than 5% of the shares, Blue Silk, Castellano Properties, and Winex Investments declared their intention to take part in the Aktor Group's capital increase.

With sellers remaining in a leading position for the 3rd consecutive session, the Athens Stock Exchange is afraid to take risks and is again retracing towards 1,400 points.

By 4.4% increased the turnover of Greek businesses in the third quarter of 2024 and amounted to 128,246,250 thousand euros, according to ELSTAT data. In the same period last year, it had amounted to 122,801,383 thousand euros.

The Commission estimates that the Greek economy will close 2024 with growth of 2.1% and inflation at 3%, with 2025 bringing growth of 2.3% and inflation at 2.4%.

For the third consecutive day, controlled profit taking continues on the Athens Stock Exchange, while sellers maintain control of the initiatives.

The provisional data on the execution of the state budget announced today by the Ministry of Economy and Finance show a steady excess of targets both at the level of the ten-month period and in October.

During the analysts' briefing on OTE's financials, OTE CEO Costas Nembis emphasized the value that the summer deal between Cosmote TV and Nova had brought.

Positive reports from major international banks on Greek banks continue, following the strong figures announced in the first nine months of the year.