Macroeconomy
GDP rises by 0.5 pct in Q2 as signs of recovery emerge
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew by 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017, after an upwards revised increase of 0.5 percent in the previous quarter, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) provisional estimates revealed on Friday.
PMI climbs to 52.2 in Aug, highest for nine years
Greece’s Manufacturing PMI rose by 1.7 points in August, reaching 52.2 from 50.5 in July, marking the third successive improvement for the sector and the highest headline PMI reading since August 2008.
Drop in apartment prices continues with slower decline of 1.2 pct in Q2
The nominal value of apartments in Greece fell at a slower pace of 1.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017, following a downwards revised drop of 1.7 percent in Q1 2017, Bank of Greece (BoG) data showed on Thursday.
Retail sales up by 3.2 pct in June for sixth straight rise
Greece’s retail sales increased by 3.2 percent on an annual basis in June after a marginal 0.4 percent rise in May, according to data published by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
Economic sentiment improves again in Aug, consumer confidence climbs by 4.5 pts
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued in August its steady rise over the last three months as it edged up by 0.8 points although this was smaller than the 4.5-point increase in the previous month, European Commission (EC) figures revealed on Wednesday.
Credit contraction continues in July with 1.2 pct decline
The pace of credit contraction in the Greek market marginally decelerated in July, reaching 1.2 percent, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Monday.
Inflows continue in July as deposits increase by 927 mln
The positive deposit flow in the Greek banking system continued in July, with inflows reaching 927 million from 1.09 billion in June, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Monday.
Budget primary surplus at 3.02 bln in July, above target by 926 mln on strong underspend
The budget primary surplus was confirmed at 3.02 billion euros in the July, the Finance Ministry (MoF) final budget execution bulletin showed on Thursday.
Rise in foreign arrivals pushes travel receipts up by 14.2 pct in June
Greece's travel receipts rose by 14.2 percent in June, picking up pace from the growth of 1.7 percent noted in May, Bank of Greece (BoG) data revealed on Tuesday.
Current account surplus at 842.3 million in June, assisted by services balance
Greece’s current account (C/A) balance turned to a surplus of 842.3 million euros in June from 909.8 million a year ago, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Monday.