Macroeconomy
Travel balance records 127 mln surplus in Q1, much improved on last year
The balance of travel services came to a surplus of 127 million euros for the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 according to figures released by the Bank of Greece (BoG).
Budget primary surplus at 617 mln in June as expenditure continues to fall below target
The budget primary balance came to a surplus of 617 million euros in the first six months of 2018, according to the preliminary budget execution bulletin for June published by the Finance Ministry (MoF)on Monday.
Building permits up by 1 pct in April and 5.2 pct in first four months of the year
Building permits rose by 1 percent in April following a drop of 2.3 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday showed.
Unemployment rate edges up to 20.2 pct in April as number of employed dips
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate in April edged up to 20.2 percent from 20.1 percent in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Eurosystem funding falls by 4.56 bln in June to 16.31 bln
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding declined substantially in June, falling by 4.56 billion month-on-month (MoM), the Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement has revealed.
Employment balance records 33,620 more hirings than departures in June
The employment balance remained in positive territory in June with 33,620 more hirings than departures, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed.
Car sales up by 28.4 pct in June and 28.8 pct in first six months of the year
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 28.4 percent in June Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday, picking up pace from the increase of 18.7 percent in May.
Industrial production grows by 1 pct in May, up by 0.2 pct in first five months of the year
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1 percent in May, slowing from an upward revised increase of 2 percent in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Tuesday.
CPI rises by 1 pct in June, staying positive for third month
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1 percent in June following an increase of 0.6 percent in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Trade deficit down by 15.8 pct in May on reduced imports, higher exports
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 15.8 percent in May, picking up pace from April’s drop of 4.6 percent, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.