Market Overview#
Greece's stock market closed higher on Tuesday, with the Athens General Composite Index increasing by 0.24%. This rise was driven by positive performances in the banking, construction, and travel sectors.
Top Performers#
Among the biggest gainers on the Athens General Composite were: - Intracom Holdings SA: Up 6.45%, closing at 3.13. - HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings SA: Increased by 4.15%, ending at 10.29. - Evropi Holdings SA: Rose by 4.02%, closing at 2.07.
Notable Declines#
On the flip side, some stocks experienced losses: - Viohalco SA: Down 3.84%, trading at 13.52. - Metlen Energy & Metals: Fell by 1.65%, ending at 37.06. - Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA: Decreased by 1.37%, closing at 17.26.
Market Statistics#
Overall, advancing stocks outnumbered those that declined, with 74 stocks rising compared to 42 that fell, while 14 remained unchanged on the Athens Stock Exchange.
Commodities and Currency#
In commodities, Gold Futures for April delivery dipped by 0.13% to $4,995.89 per troy ounce. Crude oil prices saw an increase, with May contracts rising by 2.80% to $95.05 per barrel and Brent oil up by 2.49% to $102.71 per barrel.
In currency markets, the EUR/USD remained stable at 1.15, while the US Dollar Index Futures saw a slight decline of 0.03%, settling at 99.43.