Greek shares set to fall sharply as Athens stock market reopens
by Heather Stewart from on (#G6PF)
After a five-week shutdown designed to save the country's banks from collapse, traders predict heavy selling amid more falls in Asian markets
Greek investors expect a tumultuous day's trading when Athens' stock market reopens on Monday after a five-week shutdown.
The resumption of trading in Greek stocks will be the latest step back towards economic normality, after the prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, struck a deal with the country's creditors to open talks on an a86bn (61bn) third bailout.
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