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Energy drives import price drop of 3.2 pct YoY in Feb
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Industrial production growth slows to 1.8 pct YoY in Feb, led by manufacturing
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Unemployment edges up to 8.5 pct in Feb
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PMI stable in March as war starts affecting business and confidence
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Strong rise in food sales pushes 7 pct YoY increase in Jan retail
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Economic sentiment declines in March, consumer confidence at lowest since 2022
Government tones down fiscal pledges as tighter framework starts to bite
The tight fiscal framework imposed by the new Stability and Growth Pact rules and Greece's long-standing commitment to primary surpluses above 2 pct of GDP for decades are catching up with the Greek government, as the window that allowed for handouts and support initiatives thanks to the escape clause is now firmly closed.
In Parliament last week, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis briefed MPs on the new SGP rules that will be in place from next year, stressing that spending ceilings will play a more prominent role in the surveillance process and that surplus revenues can...
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