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Posts by Manos Giakoumis
Greece's latest GDP figures and what to expect for the rest of the year
The flash estimates released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday were a positive surprise, with the seasonally-adjusted (SA) GDP growing by 0.3 percent quarter on quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2016, while it contracted by 0.7 percent year on year (YoY).
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (330), Greece (497)
Encouraging signs for Greek banks in Q1 results but NPL management looms large
The disclosure of Greek banks’ first-quarter (Q1) results revealed some encouraging trends regarding their core operating profitability and asset quality evolution.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (330), Greece (497)
Greek banks on cusp of improved liquidity conditions
The successful completion of the first programme review and the subsequent decision of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) to disburse a 7.5-billion-euro bailout tranche are expected to trigger a number of important developments for Greek banks.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (330), Greece (497)
Greek banks: Taking stock of a rough 2015 and looking at what lies ahead
Greek banks concluded the release of fourth-quarter (Q4) results in the first half of March. All core banks posted net loss at the bottom line largely due to one-offs, higher provisions and seasonally increased operating expenses.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (330), Greece (497)
Addressing some misconceptions about Greek budget revenues and unpaid taxes
The evolution of budget revenues and unpaid taxes are among the main topics of discussion in the context of Greece's fiscal consolidation but are also often open to misinterpretation.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (330), Greece (497)