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Disposable income plunged 9.3 pct in Q2, dragging consumption down with it
EconomyMacroeconomyGreek household disposable income fell by 3.1 billion euros or 9.3 percent year on year (yoy) in the second quarter of 2013 and reached 30.1 billion, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The latest data indicates an accelerating decline compared to the first quarter drop
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Deposits down for fourth month in a row as tax obligations rise
EconomyMacroeconomyof household disposable income, with latest data depicting a 9.3 percent drop in the second quarter
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Retail's downward slide continued with 8.9 pct sales drop in August
Economyand social benefits. The latest figures show a 9.3 percent drop in gross household income the second
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Golden Dawn murders generate new test for Greek democracy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe attack and call for calm. Fyssas’ stabbing was met with a similar response. Nevertheless, the latest
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Samaras proposes free wi-fi as crisis antidote for young Greeks
PoliticsGreek Politicsreturn to Athens to resume its latest review of the adjustment program. With regard to the murders, which
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SYRIZA to test coalition with censure motion but victory unlikely
PoliticsGreek Politicswith the latest measures being discussed and the ongoing unease with Venizelos's leadership within PASOK
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Greece goes deeper into deflation territory
EconomyMacroeconomy. As a reminder, latest Ministry of Finance and troika forecasts call for harmonised CPI at negative
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Scars for coalition, questions for SYRIZA after confidence vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat their latest attempt to gain momentum had limited impact in terms of shaking the government or stirring
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Unemployment rate remained unchanged at 27.3 pct in August
EconomyMacroeconomymethodology. The European Commission’s latest forecasts see the headline rate of 27 percent in 2013 also
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C/A surplus for fifth straight month in Sept, up to 2.55 billion euros for year
EconomyMacroeconomy, the Ministry of Finance and the troika were calling for a C/A deficit at 1-2 percent of GDP in 2013, latest
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