Macroeconomy
Economic sentiment stays at 101.3 in March
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) remained unchanged month-on-month at 101.3 points in March, European Commission (EC) figures revealed on Thursday.
Primary surplus confirmed at 822 mln in Feb
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 822 million euros in the first two months of 2018, down significantly against last year’s figure of 2.70 billion euros, the Finance Ministry (MoF) final budget execution bulletin for February showed on Tuesday.
Travel balance rises to 66 mln in January
Greece’s travel balance rose notably in January with a surplus of 66 million compared to 13.5 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown.
January current account deficit at 1.18 bln as underlying components deteriorate
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance recorded a deficit of 1.18 billion in January, deepening from December’s deficit of 1.51 billion, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Thursday.
Industrial turnover down by 7.6 pct in January
Greece’s industrial turnover fell by 7.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January, deepening from a fall of 0.9 percent seen in December, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Wednesday showed.
Primary cash surplus at 832 mln in February
Greece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a surplus of 832 million euros in the first two months of the year, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures have shown.
Displaying seasonal features, Feb hirings balance beats last year by 11,212 jobs
The employment balance turned sharply positive in February with 27,840 more hirings than departures during the month, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
Budget primary balance at 823 mln in Feb, beating target with help of higher revenues
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 823 million euros in the first two months of 2018, down significantly against last year’s figure of 2.70 billion euros, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin showed on Friday.
Unemployment rate inches up to 18.7 pct in Q4
The Greek non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 18.7 percent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year, edging up from the rate of 18.3 percent noted in Q3, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
Wages index up by 4.9 pct in Q4 to reach highest level since 2012
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) Wages Index rose by 4.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the last quarter of last year, following a rise of 4.6 percent in Q3, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures revealed on Wednesday.