Economy
Budget primary shows deficit of 18.20 bln in 2020, total deficit at 22.81 bln
The budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 18.20 billion euros in 2020, compared to a surplus of 5.02 billion noted in December 2019, the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin for December showed on Monday.
Building permits drop by 4.9 in October
Building permits fell by 4.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October after a strong rise of 29 percent seen in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Unemployment at 16.7 pct in October, unchanged from October 2019
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate came to 16.7 percent in October from an upward revised figure of 16.7 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Car sales drop by 15 pct in December and -24.4 percent in 2020
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time fell by 15 percent in December compared to a drop of by 12.5 percent in November, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
CPI falls by 2.3 pct YoY in December
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 2.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December compared to a decline of 2.1 percent seen in November, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
Employment balance positive by 2,116 in December, 34,621 fewer jobs created in 2020
The employment balance was positive with 2,116 more hirings than firings in December, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
General govt primary cash deficit of 13.75 bln in November, arrears drop by 302 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash deficit came to 13.75 billion euros in the first eleven months of the year compared to a surplus of 7.28 billion in the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Industrial production up by 8.6 percent in November
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 8.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November following a revised decrease of 3.5 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.
Trade deficit falls by 18 pct in November
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November compared to a drop of 30 percent in October, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday showed.
Economic sentiment edges up to 91.5 in Dec while services, retail and construction fall
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) edged up slightly by 0.5 points month-on-month in December to reach 91.5 points, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Thursday.