Economy
Car sales rise at a slower pace of 14.1 pct in Aug
The number of road motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) increased by 14.1 percent in August, decelerating from the exceptionally high 42.9 percent growth rate in July, which also reflected a low base effect, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
General government primary cash surplus grows to 4 bln by end-July, arrears fall to 6.9 bln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus grew by almost 1.7 billion euros to 4.02 billion in the 7-month period of 2016 from 2.33 billion a year ago, the Finance Ministry (MoF) gg bulletin displayed on Wednesday.
Trade deficit expands by record 88.9 pct in July
Greece’s trade deficit soared 88.9 percent in July following a 3.1 percent decline in June, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Greek VAT gap narrowed 22.4 pct to 4.9 bln in 2014, EC report shows
The European Commission (EC) published a report on Tuesday examining the evolution of the VAT gap in EU countries based on the most recent data available, from 2014.
Gap of 555 mln emerges in three key taxes in July ahead of a crucial September for revenues
Along with the release of unpaid taxes on Monday, the General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) provided an update on the collection of key taxes, namely personal and corporate income tax and VAT, in July.
Terna Energy H1 2016 net earnings fall 53 pct on FX movements
Renewable energy company, Terna Energy’s results for the first half of the year show that consolidated sales came to 93.8 million euros compared to 85.4 million euros during the first half of 2015, an increase of 9.8 percent.
New overdue taxes increase by 811 mln in July, total stock at 90.4 bln
Greece’s new unpaid taxes rose by 811 million euros in July 2016, which is a decelerating pace compared to the increase by 1.22 billion euros recorded in the previous month, General Secretariat of Public Revenues (GSPR) data showed on Monday.
H1 exports show notable fall in many sectors but agricultural products buck trend
Greek exports fell 8.1 percent to 11.8 billion euros in the first half (H1) of 2016 from 12.84 billion a year ago, according to the Export Research Centre (KEEM) of the Pan-Hellenic Exporters Association (PEA).
HFSF study identifies constraints on developing dynamic NPL market
The Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) published on Friday an updated analysis of the non-regulatory constraints and developments for the development of a non-performing loan (NPL) market in Greece.
Fitch affirms Greece’s rating at ‘CCC’
In its scheduled review published on Friday evening, Fitch affirmed Greece’s rating at ‘CCC’. It is worth noting that S&P has the highest rating (B-) on Greece, three notches above that of Moody’s (‘Caa3’) and two notches higher than Fitch.