MacroPolis

Industrial production down 0.3 pct in Aug for first fall since Mar

10/10/2016 - 14:14

The Greek Industrial Production Index (IPI) fell by 0.3 percent in August after an upward revised 4.7 percent rise in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data displayed on Monday.

CPI falls at slightly higher pace of 1 pct in September

10/10/2016 - 13:17

Τhe Greek Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped at a slightly accelerating pace by 1 percent in September after falling by 0.9 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.

IMF's role in Greek bailout remains in doubt

10/10/2016 - 09:19

Despite discussions between International Monetary Fund and eurozone representatives about the Greek programme in Washington over the past few days, the two sides still seem far apart on how to progress.

Greek stocks rebound 2.1 pct, banks climb 5.7 pct

07/10/2016 - 18:33

The Greek stock market moved sideways this week, ending with a 2.1 percent rise and banks outperforming.

Trade deficit rises 11.6 pct in Aug on slight increase in imports and stable exports

07/10/2016 - 14:02

Greece’s trade deficit expanded by 11.6 percent in August, after surging by 88.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.

Unemployment rate falls for second straight month, reaching 23.2 pct in July

06/10/2016 - 13:16

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate dropped for the second successive month in July, when it fell to 23.2 percent from 23.4 percent in June, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) labour force survey showed on Thursday.

General government primary cash surplus expands to 3.9 bln by August, arrears drop further to 6.3 bln

05/10/2016 - 17:54

Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus expanded by 1.33 billion to 3.9 billion in the 8-month period of 2016 from 2.56 billion in the corresponding period last year, the Finance Ministry (MoF) gg bulletin showed on Wednesday.

IMF sees primary surplus of 0.7 pct of GDP in 2017, debt ratio peaking at 184.7 pct

05/10/2016 - 16:57

Following the release of its World Economic Outlook (WEO) on Tuesday, including its updated macro forecasts on Greece, the International Monetary Fund published on Wednesday its Fiscal Monitor report outlining its fiscal estimates.

Revenues spring surprise by beating Sep target, providing 1.4 bln cushion for Q4

05/10/2016 - 09:28

The Greek Finance Ministry announced ahead of schedule on Tuesday afternoon the revenue evolution for September, which showed a notable outperformance against the targets.

IMF upgrades Greece’s GDP and unemployment rate estimates

04/10/2016 - 16:25

In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) published on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund was upbeat in its estimates regarding Greece’s GDP and unemployment rate, upgrading its previous forecasts released on April 12.