Macroeconomy
CPI falls by 0.2 pct in Jan, first negative figure since Nov 2016
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.2 percent in January, falling into negative territory from the rise of 0.7 percent in December, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Budget execution makes positive start to 2018 with 1.88 bln primary surplus
The budget primary balance recorded a surplus of 1.88 billion euros in the first month of 2018, beating the forecast by 1.16 billion euros, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin revealed on Wednesday.
Spending on pensions down by 30.9 mln in December
The Labour Ministry's Computer Centre for Social Security Services (IDIKA) published recently a report from the Unified System of Control and Pension Payments (ILIOS), which estimates pension payments on a monthly basis.
Building activity up by 12.6 pct in November, permits remain above 1,000
Building permits increased by 12.6 percent in November, slowing from October’s rise of 16.4 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Monday showed.
Car sales rise by 44.3 pct in January
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 44.3 percent in January, increasing from the 16.1 percent growth seen in December, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Industrial production grows by 0.2 pct in Dec and 4.1 pct for full year
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 0.2 percent in December after November’s figure was revised upward to 2 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.
Unemployment rate at 20.9 pct in November, slight upward revision for October
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate came to 20.9 percent in November after October’s figure was revised upward to 20.9 percent, Hellenic Statistical Authority’s (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.
Trade deficit falls by 0.8 pct in December, total imports outpace exports for 2017
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 0.8 percent in December, slowing from November’s decline of 11.5 percent according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Wednesday.
General govt primary cash surplus at 5.93 bln in Dec, arrears fall by 584 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash surplus amounted to 5.93 billion euros in the in the full year of 2017, up by 1.07 billion compared to the same time last year according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Overdue social security debt reaches 31.3 bln in Q4, collected revenues beat annual target
The stock of unpaid social security contributions (SSCs) rose to 31.29 billion euros in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017, up from 30.53 billion euros at the end of Q3, the Centre for the Collection of Social Security Arrears (KEAO) revealed.