Macroeconomy
Central government debt increases by 10.7 bln to 356.03 bln in Q3
Greece’s central government debt rose by 10.65 billion to 356.03 billion euros quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018, from 345.38 billion euros in the previous quarter, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Tuesday.
Industrial turnover positive for nine months with increase of 14.3 pct in September
Greece’s industrial turnover rose by 14.3 percent in September, dropping from the reading of 20.5 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Monday showed.
Hirings balance negative by 120,087 in October on seasonal movements
The employment balance turned sharply negative in October with 120,087 more departures than hirings, according to data form the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
Primary cash surplus at 19.54 bln in October on monthly and aggregate expenditure falls
Greece’s central government primary cash balance recorded a surplus of 19.54 billion euros in the first ten months of the year, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures have shown.
Budget primary surplus at 6.46 bln in October on improved revenues and primary underspend
The budget primary balance came to a surplus of 6.46 billion euros in the first 10 months of 2018, according to the preliminary budget execution bulletin for October published by the Finance Ministry (MoF) on Wednesday.
Eurosystem funding rises to 13.2 bln in October, banknotes up for third month
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding increased by 974 million euros month-on-month (MoM) in October, the Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement has revealed.
Building permits increase by 13.3 pct in August
Building permits rose by 13.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in August, rising from the increase of 9.8 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Apartment prices up by 2.5 pct in Q3 as recovery trend continues
The nominal value of apartments in Greece during the third quarter (Q3) of the year showed a rise of 2.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Monday.
Car sales rise by 19.2 pct in October
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 19.2 percent in October after a fall of 0.8 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Industrial production up by 2 pct in September
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased year-on-year (YoY) by 2 percent in September from a downward revised 1 percent increase in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.