Economy
Growth of industrial production slows to 2.6 pct YoY in Nov
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) grew in November with a rise of 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop, though slowed from the jump of 6.4 percent in the previous month, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Trade deficit narrows by 15.1 pct YoY in Nov
Greece’s trade deficit fell sharply by 15.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, after a drop of 18.4 percent in October, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
Economic sentiment rises in Dec despite sharp drop in retail trade
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in December, with the index at 107.4 points, from 105.9 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday.
For 2026, PDMA sticks to debt strategy that proved successful previously
At the end of last year, Greece’s debt managers published the country’s debt strategy for 2026, which is based broadly on the successful approach that was followed in recent years, consisting of a limited issue strategy that leverages the positive developments around GGBs.
Households drive Nov deposits rise as total reaches 207 bln
The Greek banking system’s private sector deposits rebounded in November, with a net rise of 1.03 billion euros, after a drop of 2.14 billion euros in October, according to the latest Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Friday.
Credit expansion still solid in Nov as it rises by 7.2 pct YoY
The credit expansion in the Greek private sector remained strong though it slightly moderated in November, rising by 7.2 percent year-on-year (YoY), from 7.8 percent the previous month, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Friday showed.
Unemployment rate falls to 8.2 pct in Nov, lowest since 2008
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate had a modest drop in November to 8.2 percent, from 8.6 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Manufacturing continues to expand in Dec as PMI sees minor rise
Greece’s manufacturing PMI was almost unchanged in December with a minor rise to 52.9 points, from 52.7 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Friday.
Retail sales rebound with 5.3 pct YoY rise in Oct
Greece’s retail sales rose sharply by 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, after a drop of 0.7 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Producer prices rise marginally by 0.1 pct YoY as all components bar energy increase
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) had a marginal rise in November, with an increase of 0.1 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.4 percent in October, ELSTAT data showed on Tuesday.