ATHENS, Greece — Shares in Greek banks plunged on the Athens Stock Exchange Monday amid expectations they will have to accept higher than agreed losses on the country’s government bonds as part of a new eurozone debt deal.
Greek banks hold billions in the country’s government debt, and investors fear they will be unable to withstand losses on the bonds without some form of state support. Bank stocks closed on average nearly 17 percent lower on Monday.
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