Macroeconomy
Central government debt down to 353.85 bln in Q3, average maturity stable at 21 years
Greece’s central government debt fell by 2.67 billion euros to 353.85 billion euros quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019, from 356.55 billion euros in the previous quarter, the Finance Ministry's (MoF) debt bulletin showed on Wednesday.
Current account shows surplus of 886.6 bln in September, aggregate figure almost balanced
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance came to a surplus of 886.6 million in September, dropping from a surplus of 1.87 billion in August, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures released on Wednesday showed.
Industrial turnover edges down by 0.5 pct in September
Greece’s industrial turnover edged down by 0.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September following a slightly revised decrease of 8.2 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data published on Tuesday showed.
Budget primary surplus at 5.76 bln in October as expenditure drops
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 5.76 billion euros in the first ten months of 2019, compared to a surplus of 3.81 billion noted in October 2018, the preliminary Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution bulletin showed on Monday.
Building permits increase by 27 pct in August
Building permits rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) in August compared to a rise of 18.5 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Tuesday showed.
Overdue social security contributions rise to 35.54 bln in Q3, new debtors rise
The stock of unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) increased to 35.54 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019, up by 432 million compared to the figure of 35.11 billion euros registered in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, the Centre for the Collection of Social Security Arrears (KEAO) revealed.
Car sales rise slows to 5.3 pct in October
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose 8.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, following an increase of 22.9 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed Monday.
Employment balance turns negative by 125,668 in October
The employment balance turned negative in October with 125,668 more firings than hirings, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
Industrial production rises by 1.2 percent in Sept
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September compared to a revised decrease of 0.1 percent in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.
CPI edges down by 0.7 pct in October
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) contracted by 0.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, staying negative for a third month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.