Vienna Stock Exchange Experiences First Record Quarter Despite Global Uncertainties

PeopleOther ♦ Published: April 14, 2024; 23:23 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Vienna Stock Exchange closed the first quarter of 2024 with a remarkable increase in bond listings, although the economic environment continues to be characterized by high-interest rates, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the Middle East, and high inflation. Despite these challenges, the exchange recorded a record 3,000 new listings, the best start to a year in its history.

The Vienna Stock Exchange has maintained a strong market position despite challenging global economic conditions. / Picture: © Wiener Börse AG / VSE Vienna Stock Exchange

Equity turnover in the first quarter amounted to EUR 14.3 billion, although trading activity was adversely affected by the difficult conditions. Christoph Boschan, CEO of the Vienna Stock Exchange, explains that although stock exchange turnover was down compared to the rest of Europe, the stock exchange was able to compensate well for these losses thanks to successful business…