Economy
Slight uptick in October for Greek PMI, which remains in contraction
Although improving by 0.4 points, Greece’s Manufacturing PMI in October remained below the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction for the fourth time in the last five months, according to Markit.
Greek retail turnover advanced for the third straight month, 4.5 pct in August
The turnover of Greece’s retail trade index grew for the third successive month at an accelerating pace of 4.5 percent in August after a 1.5 percent rise in July, according to the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT).
Greek deposit and loan rates slide in September
The interest rate on households’ new time deposits slipped by 5 basis points (bps) to 2.08 percent in September, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). This was the lowest month on month drop since March.
Significant rises for Greek economic sentiment, consumer confidence in October
Greece’s economic sentiment improved in October for the first time since June. It reached 102.2 from 99.3 in September, according to the European Commission (EC).
Greece continues to edge up in "ease of doing business" rankings despite persistent problems
Greece has moved up several spots in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” ranking, with improvements in several areas but serious problems persisting in a number of areas, such as the enforcement of contracts.
Greece's Parliament Budget Office sees lack of post-bailout plan
In its latest quarterly report published on Wednesday, Greece’s Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) set out its concerns about the country’s preparedness for exiting the troika Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Greek deposits increase for seventh straight month, reaching 164 bln
Greek private sector deposits increased for the seventh successive month by 0.3 percent month on month (MoM) in September, with balances reaching 164.75 billion euros, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Greek credit contracts by another 3.5 pct in Sept as balances ease to 212 bln
The rate of Greek credit contraction remained at 3.5 percent in September, unchanged from the previous month, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Greek disposable income continues its slide in Q2, reached 29 pct during crisis
Greek household disposable income fell by 4.3 percent year on year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2014 to 30.8 billion, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
ECB tests find negligible capital shortfalls at Greek banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) published on Sunday the much anticipated results of its comprehensive assessment on the financial health of 130 banks in the euro area, with just one Greek lender (Eurobank) appearing to have a capital shortfall and even in that case it being less than 18 million euros.