Southeast European stock markets closed the latest session with a mix of gains and losses, reflecting a cautious trading environment amid global uncertainties. The best performer was the CROBEX index in Zagreb, which gained 0.77%, while the sharpest decline came from the BET index in Bucharest, which fell 1.79%. Here’s a closer look at the region’s market movements:
Market Performance by Country
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Sarajevo)
The Sarajevo Stock Exchange’s (SASE) 10-share benchmark SASX10 index rose 0.15% to end at 1.369,06 points.
Total turnover: 28.210,07 KM
Transactions executed: 11 trades
Total securities traded: 2085
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Banja Luka)
The Banja Luka bourse (BLSE)’s 12-share BIRS equity index was off 0.24% settling at 853,77 points.
Note: The SASE operates in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the BLSE serves Republika Srpska, the other entity forming Bosnia and Herzegovina.
BULGARIA
In Sofia, the main equity index SOFIX of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) comprising 15 key stocks rose 0.74% ending the session at 915.72 points.
CROATIA
In Zagreb, CROBEX index tracking 20 major stocks on the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) was higher by 0.77% to reach 3,362.41 points.
CYPRUS
In Nicosia, the general index of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) which follows 38 listed companies grew by 0.29% to end the day at 241.75 points.
GREECE
In Greece, the general index of the Athens Exchange, which tracks 61 large-cap companies, was off 0.36% to settle at 1,721.1600 points. The session’s biggest lost came from Cenergy Holdings, whose shares shrunk by 2.22%, leading the blue-chip losers.
MOLDOVA
On the Moldova Stock Exchange, there were no transactions taking place today.
MONTENEGRO
In Podgorica, the MNSE10, the leading index of the Montenegro Stock Exchange (MNSE) which reflects the 10 most representative shares was unchanged.
NORTH MACEDONIA
In Skopje, the blue-chip MBI 10 index representing 10 selected blue-chip stocks on the North Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE) added 0.25% to reach 10,830.26 points.
ROMANIA
In Romania, the BET index tracking the 20 most liquid stocks on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) dropped 1.79% to end at 16,324.71 points. Read more here.
SERBIA
The BELEX15 Index of the Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE), covering the 15 largest and most liquid stocks rose 0.31% to close at 1.142,72 points. The BSE’s market capitalization stood at RSD 117,2025 (~EUR 103,5449).
SLOVENIA
The Slovenian SBITOP index which which tracks the 9 most liquid stocks on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange added 0.26% closing at 2,036.80 points.
