MacroPolis

GDP rises by 0.2 pct QoQ in Q1, increases by 1.3 pct YoY

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP increased by 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019 after a decline of -0.1 percent seen in Q4 2018, provisional estimates from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Tuesday.

OECD lowers growth forecast, warns Athens to maintain fiscal credibility

The OECD published on Tuesday its latest global economic outlook in which it has slightly revised downward its forecasts for Greece’s economic growth over the next two years.

EC spring forecast sees growth of 2.2 pct in 2019, 2020 but warns of hampered public investments

The European Commission (EC) issued on Tuesday its regular spring forecasts for 2019, which showed that it is now expecting the country to grow by 2.2 percent this year compared to an estimation of 2 percent in the autumn forecast, and in line with the interim winter forecast.

Athens revises projections in Stabilty Programme, sees more fiscal space in coming years

Greece submitted on Thursday the Stability Programme for the 2019–2022 period in line with the requirements of the European Parliament and the Council regulations, which also corresponds to the national medium-term fiscal plan.

S&P keeps rating at 'B+' and highlights obstacles to competitiveness

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) reaffirmed on Friday its credit rating for Greece at ‘B+’, also maintaining its positive outlook.

Fiscal data points to primary surplus of 4.4 pct in 2018, beating target of 3.5 pct

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), announced on Tuesday the fiscal data for the period between 2015 and 2018 in the context of the first Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) notification of 2019.

IMF outlines areas in which Greece needs further reforms, where it should apply caution

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued on Tuesday its first post-programme report for Greece as part of the regular monitoring cycle of assessing policies and the country’s capacity to repay the Fund.

GDP revision for 2017 points to slight improvement from initial estimates

Greece’s Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) issued on Wednesday the second estimate of the national accounts for 2017 and the revised data for the 2015-2016 period according to the EU regulation of the European System of National and Regional Accounts ESA 2010.

GDP growth slows to 0.2 pct QoQ in Q2 due to lower investment, higher imports

Greece’s seasonally adjusted (SA) GDP grew by 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2018, after an upwardly revised increase of 0.9 percent in the previous quarter, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) provisional estimates revealed on Monday.

Recent study issues warning over ageing population, future pension burden

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a demographic time bomb in the coming years due to its ageing population, a new study has shown.