Stock markets across Southeast Europe closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting varied investor sentiment amid global economic uncertainties. Gains were recorded in Athens, Sofia, Zagreb, Nicosia, Bucharest, and Ljubljana, while losses were seen in Skopje, and Sarajevo posted a modest rise.
Market Performance by Country
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Sarajevo)
The Sarajevo Stock Exchange’s (SASE) 10-share benchmark SASX10 index rose 0.21% to end at 1,371.87 points.
Total turnover: 592,324.96 BAM
Transactions executed: 16 trades
Total securities traded: 324,043
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Banja Luka)
The Banja Luka Stock Exchange (BLSE) was closed on Friday, May 9, 2025. No trading activities took place.
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 1.24% ending the session at 927.04 points.
CROATIA
In Zagreb, CROBEX index tracking 20 major stocks on the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) was higher by 0.55% to reach 3,380.90 points.
CYPRUS
In Nicosia, the general index of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) which follows 38 listed companies ticked up 0.05% to end the day at 241.86 points.
GREECE
In Greece, the general index of the Athens Exchange, which tracks 61 large-cap companies, was up 1.70% to settle at 1,750.4800 points. The session’s biggest gain came from Alpha Services Holdings, whose shares surged by 7.54%, leading the blue-chip gainers.
MOLDOVA
On the Moldova Stock Exchange, no trading activities took place.
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) was down 0.16% to reach 10,812.70 points.
ROMANIA
In Romania, the BET index tracking the 20 most liquid stocks on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) rose 0.97% to end at 16,483.58 points. Read more here.
SERBIA
The BELEX15 Index of the Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE), covering the 15 largest and most liquid stocks ticked up 0.05% to close at 1.143,30 points. The BSE’s market capitalization stood at RSD 479.784.739.403 (~EUR 4.092.860.379).
SLOVENIA
The Slovenian SBITOP index which which tracks the 9 most liquid stocks on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange added 0.19% closing at 2,040.59 points.
