Macroeconomy
Retail turnover and volume both drop by 3.5 pct in September
Greece’s retail sales index decreased by 3.5 percent in September following a revised drop of 0.9 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday.
Economic sentiment dips to 91 in November as consumer confidence continues to slide
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) dropped by 1.3 points month-on-month in November to reach 91 points, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Friday.
Credit growth continues with 2.5 pct increase in Oct
Credit movement in the Greek private sector rose by 2.5 percent in October after an increase of 2.4 percent in September, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Thursday.
Deposits rise by 2.53 bln in October
Net deposit movements in the Greek banking system were positive by 2.53 billion euros in October, up from inflows of 1.16 billion euros in September, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Thursday.
Budget primary confirmed at deficit of 9.07 bln in October
The budget primary balance recorded a deficit of 9.07 billion euros in the first ten months of 2020, compared to a surplus of 5.74 billion noted in October 2019, the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin for October showed on Wednesday.
Travel balance falls by 70.9 pct in September as 12.6 bln in receipts vanish in aggregate
Greece’s travel balance came to 776.5 million euros in September from 2.67 billion a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) data has shown. This is equal to an decrease of 70.9 percent year-on-year (YoY).
Revised 2021 budget sees bigger contraction, slower recovery and support of 31.4 bln euros
With Greece having completed two weeks of general lockdown and as Covid-19 data continued to cause alarm, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras tabled to Parliament on Friday the final 2021 budget, which was substantially revised from the draft document submitted at the start of October.
Current account shows deficit of 498.8 mln in September on declining services and oil receipts
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance posted a deficit of 498.8 million in September compared to a surplus of 79.7 million euros in August, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Friday.
Industrial turnover drops by 10.7 pct in September on decline in petroleum products
Greece’s industrial turnover fell by 10.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September compared to a revised drop of 15 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Thursday showed.
Central government debt increases by 1.99 bln to 364.86 bln in Q3
Greece’s central government debt increased by 1.99 billion euros to 364.86 billion euros quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, from 362.87 billion euros in the previous quarter, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Thursday.