Macroeconomy
Industrial turnover plunges 13.4 pct in May for fifth successive double-digit drop
Greece’s Turnover Index in Industry continued its downswing in May, diving by 13.4 percent after a downward revised 14.3 percent drop in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Budget primary surplus of 2.5 bln in first half of 2016, revenues rebound in June
Greece’s budget primary surplus widened to 2.48 billion euros in the first half of 2016, up by 31.5 percent from the 1.88 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year, the Finance Ministry (MoF) preliminary budget execution bulletin displayed on Tuesday.
Credit standards for Greek loans stayed stable in Q2, small uptick in demand for large corporate loans
Credit standards for both corporate and household loans were kept largely stable quarter on quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016, in line with expectations, Bank of Greece (BoG) bank lending survey (BLS) figures displayed on Tuesday.
Net job hirings hit 33,608 in June, highest since 2001
The employment balance remained positive for the fifth straight month showing net hirings of 33,608 in June 2016, up by 25,018 compared to the corresponding period last year, the Labour Ministry’s information system (Ergani) data displayed on Friday.
Eurosystem funding falls 8.6 bln in June in aftermath of waiver reinstatement
Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding dropped by a notable 8.57 billion euros in June, following a decrease by 3.86 billion in May, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement displayed on Wednesday.
Stournaras eyes easing of capital controls, updates on loan quality and NPL reduction targets
Appearing before Parliament’s economic affairs committee on Monday Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras presented the organisation’s monetary policy report, which was released a month ago, and provided an update on Greek banks’ loan quality as well as unveiling a series of proposals for easing capital controls
Building activity decreases at slower pace of 5.3 pct in April
Greek building permits fell by 5.3 percent in April after an 11.5 percent drop in March, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday.
Industrial production up again in May with 2.9 pct increase
Greece’s industrial production continued its rebound in May, posting an increase of 2.9 percent compared to a sharp drop of 4.3 percent in May 2015, ELSTAT data showed on Monday.
Trade deficit climbs for second straight month in May, rising by 12.5 pct
Greece’s trade deficit continued heading north for the second straight month, albeit at a slower pace, increasing by 12.5 percent in May after a 21 percent rise in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.
Car sales fall 2.5 pct in June after impressive growth in preceding two months
The number of road motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) fell by 2.5 percent in June after an impressive growth of 33 and 24.5 percent respectively in the preceding two months, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.