Economy
S&P keeps Greece at 'BB-' but revises outlook to stable on Covid-19 concerns
In its regular rating cycle, S&P re-affirmed Greece’s credit score to ‘BB-‘, while it revised the outlook from positive to stable.
Disposable income edges up by 0.2 pct YoY in Q4, final consumption up by 2.7 pct
Greek household disposable income grew by 0.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019, decreasing from the rise of 3.5 percent noted in the previous quarter, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Fitch keeps Greece at 'BB' but revises outlook to stable with eye on Covid-19 impact
Fitch published on Thursday night a rating review for Greece outside its regular schedule in which the outlook for the country was revised from positive to stable, re-affirming the rating of ‘BB’ that it had granted in the end of January.
PPC net results reflect loss of 1.69 billion in 2019
Greece’s largest power company, the majority state-owned Public Power Corporation’s (PPC) full year results for 2019 revealed that revenue rose by 4 percent during the year.
Digital investments could provide long-term GDP boost, study finds
The National bank of Greece (NBG) has released an analysis examining how Greece could benefit economically by further bolstering its digital sector and investing in the correct infrastructure.
Travel balance more than double in Feb as arrivals increase by 24.6 pct
Greece’s travel balance rose to 73.7 million euros in February from 33.4 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown.
Current account shows deficit of 1.14 bln in February
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance posted a deficit of 1.14 billion euros in February compared to a deficit of 1.29 billion in January, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Tuesday.
Primary cash balance deficit at 326 mln in March
Greece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a deficit of 326 billion euros in the first three months of the year according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Industrial turnover drops by 2.4 pct in February
Greece’s industrial turnover fell by 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February compared to a slightly upward revised increase of 5.8 percent in January, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Thursday showed.
IMF expects difficult year for public finances, PBO highlights impact on labour force
The IMF released on Wednesday its Fiscal Monitor report, which compounded the grim picture for Greece on the budget front, after the forecast for a 10 pct in the World Economic Outlook that was published on Tuesday.