The Athens Stock Exchange is currently experiencing significant downward pressure, with investors choosing to realize some profits gained earlier in 2026 amid ongoing international market fluctuations. The negative external sentiment is bolstering sellers' confidence, leading to renewed challenges at critical support levels around 2,300 points, following a recent peak of 2,407 points. In the last trading session of the week, the General Index saw a notable decline of 1.94%, settling at 2,309.55 points, a drop of over 45 points from the previous close of 2,355.30 points. The day’s fluctuations ranged from 2,309.42 to 2,334.60 points, and the total turnover was reported at 152.1 million euros, with 10.1 million euros attributed to pre-agreed packages. On the market board, key banking stocks such as Eurobank, Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, and National Bank are witnessing losses, exacerbating the overall bearish sentiment and indicating ongoing volatility in the Greek financial landscape. This downturn marks a critical point for investors and signals potential turbulence ahead in the coming weeks as market reactions to international factors continue to unfold.