Stock markets across Southeastern Europe closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Greece leading the gains, while Romania’s BET index was the only major benchmark to decline. Investor sentiment was largely influenced by broader European market optimism, as well as sector-specific performances across various exchanges.
Market Performance by Country
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Sarajevo)
The Sarajevo Stock Exchange’s (SASE) 10-share benchmark SASX10 index was unchanged.
Total turnover: 327.074,50 KM
Transactions executed: 10 trades
Total securities traded: 4.941
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Banja Luka)
The Banja Luka bourse (BLSE)’s 12-share BIRS equity index was up 0.20% to end at 929,36 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 was higher by 0.09% to close at 896.88 points.
CROATIA
In Zagreb, CROBEX index tracking 20 major stocks on the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) added 1.28% to finish at 3,288.43 points.
CYPRUS
In Nicosia, the general index of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) which follows 38 listed companies grew by 0.08% to end at 228.09 points.
GREECE
In Greece, the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index which tracks 61 Big Cap companies jumped 2.58% to close at 1,666.2100 points. Alpha Services and Holdings SA led blue-chip gainers as the parent company of the Alpha Bank Group’s shares surged by 5.98%.
MOLDOVA
On Moldova Stock Exchange (MSE)
Total turnover: MDL 115 920.00
Transactions executed: 2 trades
Total securities traded: 168
MONTENEGRO
In Podgorica, the MNSE10, the leading index of the Montenegro Stock Exchange (MNSE) which reflects the 10 most representative shares was up 0.11% to close at 1.205,33 points.
NORTH MACEDONIA
In Skopje, the blue-chip MBI 10 index representing 10 selected blue-chip stocks on the North Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE) ticked up 0.01% to finish at 10,298.91 points.
ROMANIA
In Romania, the BET index tracking the 20 most liquid stocks on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) lost 0.57% to end at 17.437,38 points. Read more here.
SERBIA
The BELEX15 Index of the Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE), covering the 15 largest and most liquid stocks increased by 0.04% to close at 1.141,61 points. Today’s BSE market capitalisation stood at RSD 476.890.526.573 (EUR 4.072.941.403).
SLOVENIA
The Slovenian SBITOP index which which tracks the 9 most liquid stocks on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange advanced 0.39% closing at 2,011.49 points.
