PX Index Falls for Fourth Consecutive Day on Prague Stock Exchange
The Prague Stock Exchange experienced its fourth consecutive day of decline as the PX index fell by 0.14 percent to 1303.05 points. The drop was primarily driven by the shares of banking groups Erste and Komerční banka. However, the decline was partially offset by the strengthening of energy company ČEZ’s shares, which traded in the largest volume.
Erste’s shares suffered the most significant fall among the main issues, dropping by 1.88 percent to 725.90 crowns. Komerční banka’s securities also lost 0.30 percent, settling at 658.50 crowns. On the other hand, ČEZ securities achieved the largest trading volume and the most significant strengthening of the main issues, adding 0.97 percent to 1,042 crowns. Despite this, the growth of ČEZ shares was not enough to outweigh the decline in Erste and Komerční banka shares, according to Wood & Company broker Vladimír Vávra.
The second-largest increase was recorded by the shares of insurance group VIG, rising by 0.79 percent to 573 crowns. Meanwhile, the Czech currency remained unchanged against the euro at 23.67 CZK
What were the main factors driving the decline in the Prague Stock Exchange’s PX index?
The Prague Stock Exchange saw its fourth straight day of decline, with the PX index dropping by 0.14% to 1303.05 points. The decline was largely driven by banking groups Erste and Komerční banka. Erste’s shares experienced the most significant fall, dropping by 1.88% to 725.90 crowns, while Komerční banka’s securities lost 0.30%, settling at 658.50 crowns. On the other hand, energy company ČEZ’s shares strengthened and traded in the largest volume. Despite the growth in ČEZ shares, it was not enough to offset the decline in Erste and Komerční banka shares, according to Wood & Company broker Vladimír Vávra. The shares of insurance group VIG saw the second-largest increase, rising by 0.79% to 573 crowns. The Czech currency remained unchanged against the euro at 23.67 CZK.
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