Economy
Car sales still going strong in 2014; up by 33.7 pct in October
Τhe rate of growth in the number of road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time at dipped to 33.7 percent in October from 44.3 percent in September, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Industrial production falls by 5.1 pct in September for seventh straight drop
The Greek Industrial Production Index (IPI) posted a decline for the seventh successive month in September, dropping by 5.1 percent following an upward revised 5.9 percent decrease in August, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greek deflation shoots up to 1.7 pct in October
The Greek economy showed deeper deflation of 1.7 percent in October from 0.8 percent in September, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Developments in Greece produce volatile market reaction
The Greek stock market plunged 5.38 percent on Friday in the aftermath of the Eurogroup’s indication that it would support a precautionary credit line for Greece in the form of an Enhanced Conditions Credit Line (ECCL).
Eurobank reports loss of 186.6 mln in Q3
Eurobank reported a net loss of 186.6 million euros in the third quarter (Q3) from 301.1 million in Q2.
Greeks exports down by 8.7 pct in September as imports rise by 7.4 pct
Greece’s exports remained on a downward trend for the third straight month in September but the drop accelerated to 8.7 percent, according to the flash estimates of commercial transactions released by Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
National Bank posts 9-month profits of 1.18 bln
National Bank (NBG) posted nine-month (9M) net profits of 1.18 billion euros, from 262 million last year, the lender announced on Thursday.
Alpha Bank nine-month profits at 110.3 mln, NPL ratio at 33.6 pct
Alpha Bank reported on Tuesday a nine-month (9M) net profit of 110.3 million euros from 3.13 billion last year.
European Commission says 2014 is a turning point for Greece as growth resumes
In its autumn economic forecast released today, the European Commission (EC) highlights that 2014 would be the turning point for Greece with the domestic economy turning to growth after six years of recession.
Greece sets out plans for settling SME NPLs; mortgages to come
The outgoing Development Minister Nikos Dendias presented on Monday the much anticipated legislation on the settlement of corporate non-performing loans (NPLs).