Economy
Wages index rises again to reach 91 in Q3, highest since Q4 2012
The seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index rose for the fourth successive quarter in the third quarter (Q3) of 2016, albeit at a slower pace of 1 percent year on year (YoY) from a higher increase of 4.6 percent in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.
New overdue taxes climb by 1.4 bln in October, total stock reaches 93.9 bln
Greece’s new tax debt increased by 1.4 billion in October after a broadly similar rise of 1.35 billion in September, the General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) data revealed on Thursday evening. It is highlighted that new overdue taxes stand above the 1.3-billion mark for the third straight month.
Car sales keep their rising trend, up 18.4 pct in November
Road motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) rose at a slightly slower pace by 18.4 percent in November, after an increase of 20 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data displayed on Thursday.
Trade deficit drops at an accelerating pace of 16.1 pct in October
Greece’s trade deficit fell for the second straight month by 16.1 percent in October, after a drop of 12.1 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Unemployment rate falls to 23.1 pct in September, lowest since March 2012
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate edged down to 23.1 percent in September from a downward revised 23.3 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey showed on Thursday.
HFSF posts losses of 1.1 bln in H1 weighed down by valuation losses of bank holdings
The Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) recorded net losses of 1.14 billion in the first half of 2016 from 4.15 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to the interim financial report published on Wednesday
Turnover in tourism sector rebounds 2.6 pct in Q3
The Turnover Index in Accommodation and Food Services resumed an upward trend in the third quarter (Q3) of 2016, rising by 2.6 percent after an upward revised drop of 1.3 percent in Q2, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Wednesday.
Liquidity and NPL resolution feature prominently in draft deal between Greece and lenders
The stability of the financial system was one of the key issues discussed during the two rounds of meetings in Athens between the institutions’ mission chiefs and the government as part of the second programme review.
Revenues beat target for third successive month in November
Greek budget revenues beat their target, albeit marginally, for the third straight month in November, General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) figures revealed on Tuesday.
What Greece’s draft agreement with lenders foresees on labour and pension reforms
Labour market reforms have proved one of the most complex issues in the second programme review, as was evident from the negotiations between Greece and its lenders so far as well as the December 5 Eurogroup statement.