Navigating a day marked by mixed signals and regional holidays, Southeast European stock markets exhibited varied performance. While some indices remained static, others saw modest gains, reflecting the diverse economic landscapes and investor sentiment across the region. Notably, holiday closures in Greece and Cyprus contributed to a less uniform trading day. Here’s a summary of the key market movements.
Market Performance by Country
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Sarajevo)
The Sarajevo Stock Exchange’s (SASE) 10-share benchmark SASX10 index was unchanged.
Total turnover: 49.909.721,01 KM
Transactions executed: 17 trades
Total securities traded: 51.566
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Banja Luka)
The Banja Luka bourse (BLSE)’s 12-share BIRS equity index was unchanged.
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 0.45% to close at 906.87 points.
CROATIA
In Zagreb, CROBEX index tracking 20 major stocks on the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) gained 0.68% to finish at 3,339.45 points.
CYPRUS
In Nicosia, the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) was closed in observance of Greek Independence Day.
GREECE
In Greece, the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) was closed in observance of Greek Independence Day.
MOLDOVA
On Moldova Stock Exchange (MSE) there were no transactions 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) ticked down 0.05% settling at 10,611.52 points.
ROMANIA
In Romania, the BET index tracking the 20 most liquid stocks on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) grew by 0.30% to end at 17,445.55 points. Read more here.
SERBIA
The BELEX15 Index of the Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE), covering the 15 largest and most liquid stocks advanced 0.8% to close at 1.159,54 points. Today’s BSE market capitalisation stood at RSD 478.769.741.973 (EUR 4.083.769.844).
SLOVENIA
The Slovenian SBITOP index which which tracks the 9 most liquid stocks on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange rose 0.63% closing at 2,024.85 points.
