WIG 20 closes 1.61 percent higher as banks rally
Published on 10/06/2026 at 21:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
WIG 20 closed at 4,222.36 points on October 6, 2026, gaining 1.61 percent as banks led a broad advance. Business Insider reported that the Warsaw index finished higher as the zloty strengthened against the US dollar.
Banks lead the advance
Eighteen of the 20 WIG 20 constituents gained, while KGHM and PGE declined, according to Business Insider. The WIG-Banks index rose 2.93 percent, recovering the loss recorded during the previous week.
Bank shares were also identified as the main force behind the session in a market update from Strefa Inwestorow. The report said Erste and mBank were among the strongest bank stocks, while Alior, Pekao, ING Bank Slaski and Millennium also advanced.
Market backdrop
Adam Stanczak of Dom Maklerski BOS told Business Insider that stronger risk appetite, a firmer zloty, lower oil prices and falling bond yields supported the move. The WIG 20 close was near its record closing level, while the intraday high remained below the reported all-time high.
Trading turnover in WIG 20 reached PLN 1.719 billion, according to the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Next session
The next scheduled market event is the Monetary Policy Council decision on October 7, 2026. ING expects the National Bank of Poland to leave its policy rate unchanged at 3.75 percent, while Wprost reported that the two-day meeting began on October 6 and that the decision is due Wednesday.
