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Industrial production jumps 5.8% YoY in Aug, led by electricity supply
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CPI accelerates to 5% YoY in Sep as energy dominates
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Trade deficit widens by 3.6% YoY in Aug, at 21.18 bln over eight months
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Volatile energy and bond markets tighten pressure on government
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Draft budget for 2027 foresees positive growth and fiscal outlook in uncertain times
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Manufacturing stays in expansion in Sep despite slight PMI moderation
Budget overperformance in Aug fuelled by VAT and income tax, spending significantly contained
The budget primary balance in August was confirmed at a surplus of 5.6 billion euros, compared to a surplus of 19 million euros in the same month of 2022, according to the final Finance Ministry (MoF) budget execution data released on Monday.
In the first eight months of the year, the budget outperformed by 3.28 billion euros.
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