Economy
ECB stress tests and what they will mean for Greek banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) is due to release the results of its comprehensive assessment of the financial health of 130 banks in the euro area at noon (CET) on Sunday. In the two weeks that follow banks will have to submit their capital plans, detailing how capital shortfalls will be covered in the next 6-9 months.
August trade deficit shrinks by 29.5 pct as imports fall faster than exports
Greece’s trade deficit narrowed by 29.5 percent in August, after soaring by a similar rate in July, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greek travel receipts up 10.3 pct in August as 2014 targets revised upwards
Greece's travel receipts grew by 10.3 percent in August from 14.4 percent in July, marking the third successive monthly increase, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Greek primary budget surplus rises to 2.53 bln at end of September
Greece’s budget execution showed the primary surplus widening to 2.53 billion euros in the 9-month period from 1.95 billion a month earlier, according to the final data released by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday. These numbers confirm preliminary figures released on October 14.
August sees third Greek C/A surplus in a row, reaching 1.82 bln
Greece's current account (C/A) balance recorded a surplus for the third successive month in August. It reached 1.82 billion euros, which is 50.4 percent year on year (YoY), according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Unpaid taxes for September fall to 1.03 bln but up 56.5 pct so far this year
After peaking at 1.42 billion euros in August, the monthly rate of Greece’s unpaid taxes dropped to 1.03 billion in September, according to data provided by the General Secretariat of Information Systems (GSIS) on Tuesday.
Greek industry's turnover index on the slide again in August after previous rises
After rising in the preceding two months, the Turnover Index in Industry was on its way down again in August, when it fell by 4.2 percent according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greece said to eye exit plan with precautionary support but no new MoU
The negative market reaction that followed the government’s plans for an early and clean exit from its bailout program has led the government to change its plans, according to local media reports.
ECB set to provide extra liquidity to Greek banks but capital needs remain an issue
In its latest comment on Greek banks, Fitch noted that they remain burdened by a large stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), despite capital enhancement and progress with their restructuring plans.
Greece changes banks' DTA conversion law to secure ECB/EBA approval
Τhe Finance Ministry (MoF) tabled on Wednesday night an amendment to the legal framework which allows the conversion of the deferred tax asset (DTA) to a tax credit (DTC), following a relevant request by the European Banking Authority (EBA).