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Developments in the Middle East put strong pressure on the CSE

Published March 2, 2026, 14:12
Developments in the Middle East put strong pressure on the CSE

The Cyprus Stock Exchange is facing strong pressure in the first session of March, due to developments in the Middle East. Investors are making aggressive sales of shares, skyrocketing the daily trading volume to €1,473,571. The CSE General Index fell sharply by 3.26%, trading at 280.24 points. The FTSE/CySE 20 index dropped by 2.46% to 168.15 points. The individual indices also show a decline, with the largest recorded in the Main Market (-2.97%) and the Alternative Market (-3.59%). Stocks of Bank of Cyprus, Vasilikos Cement, Cyprus Cement Company, LORDOS HOTELS (HOLDINGS) and Demetra Holdings are attracting significant investor interest. Of the 17 shares traded, one is moving upwards, 16 downwards and one remains stable. The number of transactions reached 503.