Macroeconomy
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Unemployment rate remained unchanged at 27.3 pct in August
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August stayed flat at 27.3 percent, following a downward revision by 0.3 percentage points of the previously announced July rate of 27.6 percent, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greece’s building activity remained in deep red for August
Greek building activity (measured by the number of building permits) dropped by 10.5 percent in August with the respective surface figure easing 21.1 percent, while volume retreated 31.0 percent, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greece's industrial production shows no signs of reversing the negative trend
The Industrial Production Index recorded a drop of 1.8 percent in September showing a decelerating trend following a dip exceeding 7 percent in the preceding two months, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). September performance led nine-month figure down 3.6 percent compared to a 3.8 percent at the end of August.
Greece goes deeper into deflation territory
The drop in Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to 2.0 percent in October compared to a 1.1 percent decline in September, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). On a monthly basis, CPI marginally eased by 0.1 percent, while the average rate of CPI change over the trailing twelve months remains negative at -0.4 percent.
October budget revenues beat target by 24% but gg arrears reach 2.47 bln in 2013
The Greek general government (gg) cash deficit to September fell by 42.3 percent to 5.50 billion with the gg cash primary surplus landing at 3 million from 434 million, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on Tuesday.
Deposits down for fourth month in a row as tax obligations rise
Greek private sector deposits marginally slipped 0.53 percent month on month (mom) in September with balances reaching 161.35 billion euros. Net flow remained in negative territory for the fourth consecutive month with outflows increasing at 719 million in September from 212 million in August.
No signs of credit revival in Sept., balances at 221 bln
Credit contraction in the Greek market remained unchanged from the previous month at 3.9 percent year on year (yoy) in September with balances reaching 221.0 billion euros, according to the Bank of Greece.
Disposable income plunged 9.3 pct in Q2, dragging consumption down with it
Greek household disposable income fell by 3.1 billion euros or 9.3 percent year on year (yoy) in the second quarter of 2013 and reached 30.1 billion, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The latest data indicates an accelerating decline compared to the first quarter drop of -7.4 percent.
Industrial turnover and new orders indices rebound for second straight month
The Turnover Index in Industry increased 1.7 percent in August, while New Orders Index in Industry also improved by 2.7 percent, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). It is the second straight month both indices have rebounded concurrently, following a 3.7 percent and 1.6 percent respectively rise in July.
Greece's current account in surplus for the fourth consecutive month
The August current account (C/A) balance showed a surplus for the fourth consecutive month at 1.22 billion euros from 1.63 billion last year, according to Bank of Greece (BoG). The recorded drop year on year (yoy) mainly reflects an increase in the income and current transfers’ deficits by 295 million and 249 million respectively more than offsetting a rise in the services’ surplus by 259 million.