Greek stock market reopens with 22% loss

1The Greek stock exchange opened after a month on August 3, and immediately fell by 22%.
2Greece's main stock index plunged over 22% as it reopened Monday after a five-week closure, giving investors their first opportunity since June to react to the country's latest economic crisis.
3Bank stocks suffered the most, hitting or nearing the daily trading limit of a 30% loss.
4The Athens Stock Exchange and Greek banks were closed on June 29, when controls on money withdrawals and transfers were imposed to prevent a collapse in the banking system due to a run on deposits.
5Banks have since reopened, while maintaining strict withdrawal limits.