Macroeconomy
Building activity drops by 5.2 pct in August
Building permits went down by 5.2 percent in August, falling at a greater rate than the drop of 2.4 percent seen in August, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Net job hirings balance turns negative by 98,420 in October
The employment balance turned negative in October as hirings fell short of departures by 98,420, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system revealed.
EC sees lower growth in 2017 but no concerns for fiscal targets
The European Commission remains optimistic about the Greek economy’s prospects in its Autumn forecasts, which were released on Thursday.
Industrial production grows by 2.4 pct in Sept
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.4 percent in September after a mild downward revision of August’s figure to 5.5 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Thursday.
CPI grows by 0.7 pct in October, positive for 10 successive months
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.7 percent in October, posting a slight decline from the 1 percent rise of September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Unemployment falls again in August, edging down to 20.6 pct
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate fell to 20.6 percent in August after a downward revised 20.9 percent in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Car sales rise by 34.4 pct in October
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 34.4 percent in October from 30.1 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Trade deficit declines by 3.8 pct in September as exports outpace imports
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 3.8 percent in September after a rise of 31.3 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
New overdue tax obligations up by 706 mln in September, total at 98.75 bln
Greece’s new tax debt rose by 706 million euros in September, declining from August’s increase of 1.07 billion, the Independent Authority of Public Revenues’ (IAPR) data has revealed.
Household disposable income fell by another 2.3 pct in 2016, consumption down by 1 pct
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Monday the annual non-financial sector accounts for 2016 along with revisions for 2014 and 2015, which also reflect recent revisions of national accounts in mid-October.