Economy
Economic sentiment back up to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 113.4 pts in Nov
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued improving in November, rising by 1 point month-on-month (MoM) to 113.4 points, following a 3.7-point rise in October, according to European Commission figures released on Monday.
NBG profits up to 714 mln in 9M as NPE ratio is reduced further
National Bank of Greece (NBG) reported a profit after tax from continuing operations of 714 million euros in the nine months of the year (9M), compared with a profit of 602 million euros in the same period of 2020, improving by 19 pct.
Credit growth stable at 0.9 pct in Oct, led by lending to corporates
Credit movement in the Greek private sector increased by 0.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, from a revised 0.8 percent in September and 0.8 percent in August, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Friday showed.
Deposits growth slows to just 11 mln in Oct
The net private sector deposit movement in the Greek banking system remained broadly stable in October, rising by just 11 million, from 441 million euros in September and an increase of 1.48 billion euros seen in August.
Eurobank profitability rises in 9M, Mexico securitisation takes NPE ratio to 7.3 pct
Eurobank posted a net income of 216 million euros in the first nine months (9M) of the year, compared to a loss of 1.08 billion euros in the same period last year.
Budget primary deficit to Oct confirmed at 7.18 bln, improving from 9.07 bln last year
The budget primary balance landed at a deficit of 7.18 billion euros up to October 2021, compared with a deficit of 9.07 billion in the same period last year, the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data showed on Monday.
Latest EC review clears path towards end of enhanced surveillance process in 2022
The European Commission published on Wednesday the latest report as part of Greece’s enhanced surveillance, moving the country one step closer to the completion of the post-programme framework.
Apartment prices rise 7.9 pct in Q3, continuing upward trend
The rise in the nominal value of apartments in Greece accelerated to 7.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter, from an upwards revised 6.2 pct in the second quarter, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Tuesday showed.
Growth in vehicle sales accelerates to 10.4 pct in Oct
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 10.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, following an increase of 6.2 percent in September, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday.
Travel receipts of 2.18 bln in Sep as arrivals pick up and spending per trip increases
Greece’s travel balance recorded a surplus of 2.06 billion euros in September, from 815.6 million euros a year ago, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Monday.