Economy
Eurobank reports net loss of 301.1 mln in Q2
Eurobank reported a net loss of 301.1 million euros in the second quarter (Q2) from 207.4 million in Q1.
Small but rare rise of 0.4 pct for Greek retail turnover in June
The turnover of Greece’s retail trade index rebounded 0.4 percent year on year (YoY) in June after falling by a revised 8.3 percent in May, according to the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT).
National Bank reports 1.15 bln H1 profit on back of 1 bln deferred tax
National Bank’s reported net profit reached 1.15 billion euros in the first half (H1) of the year, from 343 million last year. It was the second Greek bank after Alpha, which released Q1 results on August 28.
Alpha Bank reports H1 profits of 267.4 mln on one-off item
Alpha Bank reported first half (H1) net profit of 267.4 million euros from 3.41 billion last year. The figures are not comparable since the former incorporates deferred tax asset (DTA) of 422 million and the latter the negative goodwill from Emporiki transaction of 3.28 billion and several other one-off items.
Rate of credit contraction rises to 3.7 pct in July, balances fall
The rate of drop in Greek credit to the private sector accelerated to 3.7 percent in July from 3.5 percent in June, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). Balances fell to 213.86 billion euros in July from 214.81 billion a month ago.
Greek deposits inch up in July, reaching 163.22 bln
Greek private sector deposits increased by 0.1 percent month on month (MoM) in July, the fifth successive monthly rise, with balances reaching 163.22 billion euros, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Greek economic sentiment and consumer confidence fall in August
Greece’s economic sentiment deteriorated for the second straight month, easing to 101.9 points in August from 102.6 in July, according to the European Commission (EC).
Another 1 bln added in July to unpaid taxes in Greece, which total almost 68 bln
The rate of rise in Greece’s unpaid taxes remained virtually unchanged at 1.01 billion in July from 1.03 billion in June, according to data provided by the General Secretariat of Information Systems.
Greek trade deficit rises by 7.4 pct in June but rate of increase slows
After a double-digit rise in the preceding four months, the rate of increase in Greece’s trade deficit decelerated to 7.4 percent in June from 21.9 percent in May, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greek central government debt rises to 322.4 bln in Q2
Greece’s central government debt rose by almost 2 billion euros to 322.4 billion in Q2 2014 from 320.42 billion in the preceding quarter, according to the Finance Ministry debt bulletin published on Monday.