Macroeconomy
Unemployment rate falls to 8.2 pct in Nov, lowest since 2008
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate had a modest drop in November to 8.2 percent, from 8.6 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Friday.
Manufacturing continues to expand in Dec as PMI sees minor rise
Greece’s manufacturing PMI was almost unchanged in December with a minor rise to 52.9 points, from 52.7 points in the previous month, S&P Global data showed on Friday.
Retail sales rebound with 5.3 pct YoY rise in Oct
Greece’s retail sales rose sharply by 5.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, after a drop of 0.7 percent in September, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Producer prices rise marginally by 0.1 pct YoY as all components bar energy increase
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) had a marginal rise in November, with an increase of 0.1 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a decrease of 1.4 percent in October, ELSTAT data showed on Tuesday.
Primary surplus confirmed at 12.68 bln in Nov as underspend continues
The budget primary balance was confirmed at a surplus of 12.68 billion euros up to November, compared to a surplus of 12.01 billion euros in the same period a year earlier, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday.
Building permits maintain recovery, up 12.5 pct YoY in Sep
Building activity continued its recovery in September, with a rise of 12.5 percent year-on-year, after an increase of 7.8 percent YoY seen in August, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) on Monday.
Tourism sets new record in 2025 with 22.4 bln receipts up to Oct
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 1.99 billion euros in October, compared to 3.14 billion euros in September, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday.
Latest BoG report sees sustained growth, range of challenges
The latest interim monetary policy report published by the Bank of Greece sees the Greek economy sustaining its growth trajectory, maintaining the solid fiscal performance. The document also outlines policy recommendations for the ongoing economic challenges.
Current account deficit still improving in Oct due to trade balance for services, goods
Greece’s current account recorded a deficit of 1.09 billion euros in October, from 408.8 million euros in September, Bank of Greece (BoG) data released on Monday showed.
Industrial turnover up by just 0.3 pct YoY in Oct as manufacturing growth, domestic market slow
Greece’s industrial turnover recorded a marginal rise of 0.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, from a strong rebound of 13 percent drop in September, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.