ATHEX opens marginally down before Easter break

The general index of the Athens stock market recorded a marginal 0.04% drop at 583 points during its last session before Easter break. The still elusive agreement between Greece and its creditors, which may or may not close in May, is a worrying sign for the stock market and could plunge the country into a recessionary cycle. This is a key factor that influences decisions by major foreign investors interested in opening positions in the ATHEX, and not the funds trading for a quick profit on the floor.

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