Macroeconomy
Industrial production grows by 1.9 pct in July for year's second highest rise
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.9 percent in July from June’s increase of 1.2 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Monday.
CPI rises by 1 pct in August, staying positive for fifth month
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1 percent in August after a rise of 0.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Trade deficit grows by 34.5 pct in July on continued import rises
Greece’s trade deficit grew by 34.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July compared to an increase of 30.9 percent in June, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.
New overdue taxes rise by 377 mln in July, total stock above 102 bln for second month
nth rise came to 377 million in July, slowing from June’s rise of 428 million euros, data from the Independent Authority of Public Revenues (IAPR) has shown.
Banks on track with NPE targets in Q2 as sales play bigger role
Greek banks succeeded in meeting their non-performing exposure (NPE) reduction target in the second quarter (Q2) of 2018 according to the eighth quarterly report on operational targets for NPEs published by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Unemployment at 19.1 pct in June, under 20 pct for second month
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate fell to 19.1 percent in June from a downward revised rate of 19.3 percent in May, the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
General govt primary cash surplus at 2.82 bln in July, arrears unchanged
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus came to 2.81 billion euros in the first seven months of the year, down by 1.33 billion euros compared to the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Manufacturing PMI climbs to 53.9 pts in August, outlook remains positive
Greece’s Manufacturing PMI edged up to 53.9 points in August from 53.5 in July, staying over the 50-mark threshold for 15 straight months as confidence in the sector remains solid.
GDP growth slows to 0.2 pct QoQ in Q2 due to lower investment, higher imports
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew by 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2018, after an upwardly revised increase of 0.9 percent in the previous quarter, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) provisional estimates revealed on Monday.
Retail turnover in June grows strongly led by fuel and supermarket sales
Greece’s retail sales index increased by 3.3 percent in June, following a revised downward 4.9 percent rise in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.