The stock market was down 0.85% in the week ending, after four upward weeks during which the main stock market index recorded a total of 10.18%.

As the market shows, unpaid, it will complete nine consecutive months of rise, an unparalleled record for the first time in stock markets.

At the heart of the interest were the shares of EYDAP and EYATH in the wake of the announcement of the government plan to tackle water scarcity and water management. EYDAP’s share recorded a weekly profit of 18.60% and the EYATH title was raised by 20.48%.

Alpha Finance points out that it remains positive for the Greek market as a result of the stable political and macroeconomic environment, strong corporate results and attractive valuations. The upward trend is expected to continue in the second semester.

In addition, they note that the Athens Stock Exchange’s General Index is now among the three stock markets with the highest performance worldwide since the beginning of the year, while stressing that the Greek market is still negotiating with a discount of about 20% compared to the average of 20 years and 30-40% against Stoxx 600 and MSci Em.

The market turns its attention to the results of the second quarter banks starting and completed next week. And Citigroup renews its confidence in Greek banks and cites improved profitability forecasts, equity repurchase programs and a new approach to the valuation that takes into account their surplus capital base.

The General Price Index closed the week at 1,968.72 points, compared to 1,985.52 points last week, a weekly down 0.85%. It has been 5.39%since the beginning of July, and since the beginning of the year it has recorded profits of 33.96%.

The FTSE/ASE 25 high capitalization index closed a week with 0.93%, while in early 2025 it has made profits of 38.38%.

The FTSE MID mid -capitalization index closed with a weekly decline of 0.20% and rose 24.78% since the beginning of the year.

The banking index closed a week with a marginal rise of 0.09%, while in early 2025 it has earned 66.31%.

The total value of transactions at this week’s meetings amounted to EUR 1,011.261 million, while the average daily transaction value stood at EUR 202.252 million, from 236,150 million euros of last week.

Total market capitalization in the end of the week increased by EUR 991 million and stood at € 132,401 billion, while by the beginning of the year it increased by € 29.256 billion.