Economy
Impact of inflation already widespread, but data suggests worse to come
Although the Greek authorities did not underestimate the wave of price hikes that started swelling in the summer, it is becoming evident in official data releases that inflation will be far-reaching and most likely will last for longer than the government had hoped or planned for.
Building activity recovery continues in Aug, up by 29 pct in 2021
The number of building permits issued in Greece picked up again in August, rising by 12.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), from an increase of 6.8 percent in July, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
EC sees strong recovery in 2021, solid growth in coming years underpinned by RRF
The European Commission continued to revise upwards its estimates for Greek growth in 2021, moving up to 7.1 pct in the autumn forecasts released on Thursday, from 4.3 pct growth seen in the summer forecasts in July.
Manufacturing and electricity supply help keep industrial production buoyant in Sep
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 9.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September, from a downward revised 10 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Oct CPI at highest since May 2011, led by natural gas, oil and electricity
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued its climb in October, rising by 3.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 2.2 percent in September, according to the latest data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Wednesday.
Piraeus completes Sunrise II securitisation as banks stay focused on NPE reduction
Piraeus Bank announced on Monday that it entered into definitive agreement with Intrum and Serengeti Asset Management for the sale of 49 pct of the mezzanine and 2 pct of the junior notes of the Sunrise II securitisation.
Trade deficit widens by 27.8 pct to 2.11 bln, led by oil products
Greece’s trade deficit increased by 27.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September, from 43.3 percent in August, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.
Discussion over PEPP, SGP draw attention to rising yields
The Greek sovereign debt market has enjoyed a buoyant period, largely thanks to the participation of the GGBs in the ECB’s emergency asset purchase of the pandemic codenamed PEPP, which pushed borrowing costs for the Greek state to historic lows.
PMI grows for eighth month despite supply chain, inflation challenges
Greece’s manufacturing PMI edged up to 58.9 points in October, from 58.4 in September, according to Markit data released on Monday.
Retail sales grow for fifth month in a row but rate eases to 8.8 pct
Growth in Greece’s retail sales slowed down in August, rising by 8.8 percent year-on-year (YoY), from a slightly downward revised 13.1 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.