Bucking the trend were Investment, which lost 0.02 percent and Const ruction, down 0.01 percent. Advances led declines at 126 to 67 with 37 shares remaining unchanged of 230 stocks traded. Industrial output in January-May held steady, NSS said. Most parts of the country can expect cloudy weather and scattered showers with storms, especially in central and northern Greece. The cloud is expected to lift gradually, remaining only in the north.
Winds are northwesterly, moderate to strong.
Athens will be cloudy and possibly rainy, with temperatures ranging from 22-32 centigrade. Cloud is also forecast for Thessaloniki with temperatures ranging between 20-27 centigrade. Friday 's closing rates - buying US dlr. 205.721 Australian dlr. 137.640 Danish kr.