ASE Posts Heavy Losses Amid Haircut Developments
Athens Stocks recorded heavy losses on Monday, in the wake of European Union Summit and amid feverish processes regarding the haircut on Greek bonds.
Banking index ended just above new lows, with intraday losses of 17.32% at 310.51 units.
Market analysts expect nervousness and downside risk to continue ahead of the new EU Summit on Wednesday. They explain that after three consecutive upward sessions last week, expectations failed at Eurogroup meeting and EU Summit that a larger than agreed haircut was avoidable.
The market would continue to have no clear picture of the developments until decisions are finalized for the haircut and other serious Eurozone issues, such as the EFSF leverage. Analysts note that the package of measures under discussions can not be assessed yet as a whole.
Rumours are expected to intensify ahead of the Oct 26th meeting when the key decisions would be presented and adopted, said Marfin Analysis in a report, adding that some relief could be provided as Eurozone finance ministers have approved the disbursement of the 6th loan tranche. Banks should be in the spotlight given the discussions that are taking place regarding haircut’s height and debt solution, noted Marfin.
Eurobank Equities expects the market to remain volatile ahead of next Wednesday’s final decisions regarding a potential haircut.
On the board, the General Index ended at 747.08 units with losses of 4.51%, moving in negative territory throughout the trading session. Intraday losses reached 6.06%, while Greek banks fell by 16.85% at 312.27 points.
A total amount of 123 shares posted losses on Monday, while 36 rose and 117 remained unchanged, while the trading turnover stood at €47.76 million.
OTE and Coca-Cola 3E were the only FTSE20 shares to finish in positive territory with profits of 1.49% and 0.47%.
On the other hand, Hellenic Postbank and Piraeus lost 25.11% and 22.15%, while National Bank and Eurobank followed with losses of 20.79% and 20.25% respectively. Alpha Bank plunged by 19.74%, while Ellaktor, Marfin Popular Bank and MIG fell by 10.77%, 9.84% and 8.18% respectively.
(capital.gr)