Macroeconomy
Energy leads import price jump of 4.4 pct YoY in June
Greece’s import price index accelerated further in June, rising by 4.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.8 percent increase in May, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday.
Used passenger vehicles boost car sales in July for 13.8 pct rise
Road motor vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 13.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July, after a rise of 3.6 percent in June, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Utilities and energy drive industrial production rise of 9.5 pct in June
Greece’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) grew in June by 9.5 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 6.8 percent increase in the previous month, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday.
Inflation up to 2.7 pct in July as housing costs keep rising
The growth in Greece’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) picked up pace in July with a rise of 2.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), after an increase of 2.3 percent in the previous month, according to the data released on Friday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Trade deficit moderates in June, up 10.5 pct YoY in H1
Greece’s trade deficit recorded a drop of 9.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in June, after a solid rise of 13.6 percent in May, according to data released by ELSTAT on Wednesday.
PMI moderates again in July to 53.2 pts as firms' confidence reaches 10-month low
Greece’s Manufacturing PMI continued to moderate in July, dropping to 53.2 points, from 54 points in June, according to S&P Global data released on Thursday.
Late Easter helps retail sales rise by 14.3 pct YoY in May
Greece’s retail sales jumped in May with a 14.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise, after an 1.3 percent drop in April, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
June unemployment rate at 9.6 pct as seasonality favours labour market
Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) unemployment rate dropped in June, landing at 9.6 percent, from 10.3 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Wednesday.
Despite moderation in June, H1 hiring balance up by 34,290 jobs YoY
Greece’s employment balance moderated in June, with 23,961 more hires than departures, according to data from the Labour Ministry’s Ergani information system.
Led by energy, producer prices drop by 0.7 pct YoY in June
Greece’s Producer Price Index (PPI) remained in contraction in June, dropping by 0.7 percent year-on-year (YoY), after falling by 1.4 percent in May, ELSTAT data showed on Tuesday.