Macroeconomy
CPI edges up by 0.2 pct in November
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, returning to positive territory after three negative months, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Tuesday.
Car sales rise by 12.5 pct in November
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 12.5 percent in November, compared to a rise of 5.3 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Turnover in tourism sector rises by 6.1 pct in Q3
The turnover index in accommodation and food services rose by 6.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3), reversing a revised reading of 1.7 percent in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday.
Employment balance negative by 30,559 in November
The employment balance remained negative in November with 30,559 more firings than hirings, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
General govt primary cash surplus at 7.50 bln in October, arrears fall by 54 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus came to 7.50 billion euros in the first ten months of the year, up by 773 million euros compared to the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Trade deficit drops by 5.4 pct in October as both imports and exports fall
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 5.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October compared to a fall of 2.3 percent in September, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday showed.
GDP rises by 0.6 pct QoQ in Q3, increases by 2.3 pct YoY
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP increased by 0.6 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019 after a revised increase of 1.3 percent in Q2, provisional estimates from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Thursday.
Overall loan interest drops to 4.32 pct in October
The overall weighted average interest rate on all new loans to households and non-financial corporations came to 4.32 percent in October, down by 27 basis points (bps) from the rate of 4.59 noted in September, data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) showed on Wednesday.
PMI at 54.1 points in November as foreign orders rise
Greece’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.1 points in November, up from 53.5 points in October, according to the latest data from Markit.
Retail turnover increases by 4.5 pct in Sept, volume edges up by 5.1 pct
Greece’s retail sales index increased by 4.5 percent in September, following a revised increase of 2.5 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.