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S&P moves Greece closer to investment grade, puts focus on budget and growth
EconomyS&P on Friday night upgraded Greece’s credit rating by one notch to ‘BB+’, while the outlook was revised from positive to stable. Greece is now just one notch away from securing an investment grade with S&P.
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IMF trims 1 point off 2022 growth, makes major revision to inflation forecast
EconomyMacroeconomyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest global macro and fiscal estimates in the context of the spring meetings currently held in Washington, capturing the impact of inflation on growth.
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BoG: Growth could be 2 pts lower than expected, inflation may reach 7 pct
EconomyIn the governor’s annual report released on Thursday, the Bank of Greece (BoG) assesses the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Greek macro data, with the baseline scenario of growth now lower by one percentage point and inflation notably higher.
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IMF urges caution on public finances
EconomyThe IMF concluded last week its latest Article IV consultation for Greece with the mission drawing attention to the fiscal policy commitments Greek authorities face from this year, while noting progress in some areas.
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Recovery loses steam in Q4 with 0.4 pct QoQ growth as rise for 2021 hits 8.3 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP increased by just 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the last quarter (Q4) of 2021, from a downwards revised 2 percent in the third quarter (Q3), provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Friday.
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Govt weighs up impact of Ukraine war on recovery, waits for decisions at EU level
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAs well as making a landmark foreign policy move over the weekend by deciding to supply Ukraine with arms following the Russian invasion, the Greek government has been mulling the economic impact of the war.
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PBO outlines positives from 2021, warns about uncertainty in 2022
EconomyThe Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) published its last report for 2021, in which it outlines the favourable macro and fiscal conditions evident during the first nine months of the year.
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GDP up by 2.7 pct QoQ in Q3, taking growth for first nine months to almost 9 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP increased by 2.7 pct quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of the year (Q3), from a downwards revised 2.1 pct in the second quarter (Q2) provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Monday.
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OECD adds to strong recovery forecasts, sees 6.7 pct growth this year and 4.8 pct in 2022
EconomyThe OECD is the latest international organization to affirm the view that Greece is experiencing a strong economic recovery this year and will see continued expansion into 2022, assisted by the RRF.
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Amidst Covid and inflation uncertainty, 2022 budget looks forward to solid growth
EconomyMacroeconomyAmidst growing concerns about the impact of the latest pandemic wave and ongoing pressures on the inflation front, led by energy prices, the Finance Ministry tabled a revised final budget for 2022 in which most macro variables and assumptions are improved compared to the draft tabled at the start of October.