Macroeconomy
CPI falls by 2.3 pct YoY in December
Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 2.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December compared to a decline of 2.1 percent seen in November, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Thursday.
Employment balance positive by 2,116 in December, 34,621 fewer jobs created in 2020
The employment balance was positive with 2,116 more hirings than firings in December, data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system showed.
General govt primary cash deficit of 13.75 bln in November, arrears drop by 302 mln
Greece’s general government (gg) primary cash deficit came to 13.75 billion euros in the first eleven months of the year compared to a surplus of 7.28 billion in the same period last year, according to the Finance Ministry’s (MoF) monthly gg bulletin.
Industrial production up by 8.6 percent in November
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 8.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November following a revised decrease of 3.5 percent in October, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data revealed on Friday.
Trade deficit falls by 18 pct in November
Greece’s trade deficit fell by 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November compared to a drop of 30 percent in October, data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday showed.
Economic sentiment edges up to 91.5 in Dec while services, retail and construction fall
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) edged up slightly by 0.5 points month-on-month in December to reach 91.5 points, European Commission (EC) figures showed on Thursday.
Deposits rise by 3.16 bln in Nov on higher sight savings, aggregate triples YoY
Net deposit movements in the Greek banking system were positive by 3.16 billion in November, up from inflows of 2.53 billion euros in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures revealed on Tuesday.
Credit growth in November edges up to 2.6 pct, approaching 2010 high
Credit movement in the Greek private sector rose by 2.6 percent in November after an increase of 2.5 percent in October, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Tuesday.
PMI edges up to 46.9 points in December
Greece’s manufacturing PMI rose to 46.9 points in December from 42.3 points in November, according to the latest data from Markit.
Retail turnover rises by 4.4 pct and volume by 4.7 pct in October
Greece’s retail sales index increased by 4.4 percent in October following a revised drop of 4.1 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Thursday.