GRThe Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) opened August with a strong performance, surpassing 2,600 points for the first time since November 2009. The rally was driven by renewed hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, leading to a decline in oil prices and positive sentiment in global markets. The ASE General Index increased by 1.64% to close at 2,611.77 points. Blue chip stocks saw substantial gains, with banks leading the rise. Major winners included Piraeus Bank, metals companies, and construction firms, while some sectors like Coca-Cola HBC and energy-related stocks experienced declines.
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