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Travel receipts fall 3.5 pct in July, dragging balance down 5.9 pct
EconomyMacroeconomyGreece's travel receipts dropped for the fourth successive month in July, albeit at a slower pace of 3.5 percent, after a decrease by 5.4 percent in June, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures displayed on Wednesday. In absolute terms, travel receipts stood at 2...
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Broadly stable rate in time deposits, corporate loan rates fall in Aug
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek households’ new time deposit rate edged up by 1 basis point (bp) to 0.87 percent in August from 0.86 percent in the previous two months, Bank of Greece (BoG) data displayed on Tuesday. The latest headline figure is the highest reading since April....
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Industrial production down 0.3 pct in Aug for first fall since Mar
EconomyMacroeconomyThe Greek Industrial Production Index (IPI) fell by 0.3 percent in August after an upward revised 4.7 percent rise in July, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data displayed on Monday. The August headline figure indicates the first negative reading...
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Retail sales fall by 3.1 pct in Aug after fleeting rebound in July
EconomyMacroeconomyThe turnover of Greece’s retail trade index fell by 3.1 percent in August, after a rise of 7.1 percent in July attributed to a low base effect, Hellenic Statistical Agency (ELSTAT) figures showed on Monday. The August headline figure represents the 18th...
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In 16th successive fall, Eurosystem funding drops by 3.5 bln in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek banks’ Eurosystem funding dropped by another 3.53 billion euros in October after a decrease by 3.15 billion in September, the Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement revealed on Thursday. As a result, central bank funding balance fell f...
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Greek stocks fall 1.5 pct on week, banks edge up 0.6 pct
EconomyThe Greek equity market remained volatile mostly driven by rumours and press reports on the potential outcome of Monday’s Eurogroup, which will also determine next week’s performance. Overall, Greek stocks declined 1.5 percent this week, after gains in ...
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Eurosystem funding drops by 3.3 bln in Nov for 17th straight monthly fall
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek banks’ Eurosystem funding fell by another 3.3 billion euros in November, after a broadly similar drop of 3.53 billion in October, Bank of Greece's (BoG) monthly financial statement showed on Tuesday. This was the 17th successive drop leading the E...
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Car sales fall by 19.8 pct in Dec but rebound for fourth successive year in 2016
EconomyMacroeconomyRoad motor vehicles (going into circulation for the first time) fell considerably by 19.8 percent in December following a rise of 18.4 percent in the previous month, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Tuesday. The December headline f...
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Stocks fall for second straight week amid soft volumes
EconomyThe Greek stock market showed no signs of rebounding this week as it edged down 1.9 percent amid lack of market-moving news, particularly regarding the second programme review. The lack of investors’ interest was clearly demonstrated in the trading acti...
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Stocks fall for fourth straight week amid lack of progress in talks with lenders
EconomyThe Greek stock market started the week tumbling 3.5 percent on Monday in the wake of the deadlock over the programme review. However, the market rebounded in the next sessions, ending the week down 1.2 percent. Next week, which includes a meeting of th...
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