ATHEX opens marginally down before Easter break

Major investors waiting for news on Greek deal with creditors before opening positions in ATHEX

The general index of the Athens stock market recorded a marginal 0.04% drop at 583 points during its last session before Easter break. The still elusive agreement between Greece and its creditors, which may or may not close in May, is a worrying sign for the stock market and could plunge the country into a recessionary cycle. This is a key factor that influences decisions by major foreign investors interested in opening positions in the ATHEX, and not the funds trading for a quick profit on the floor.