EC | Tags | MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:58:02 GMT 2026-06-06T06:58:02Z en MacroPolis 2013 MacroPolis https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ Economic sentiment and consumer confidence recover some ground in May https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16208 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in May, with the index at 107.5 points, from 105.8 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16208 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-28T09:22:05Z Brussels flags downside risks for Greece as conflict‑driven inflation surges https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 The European Commission published last week its latest spring economic forecasts, becoming the latest institution to confirm that the unresolved Iran conflict will be a key factor shaping this year’s economic outcomes. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:43:53 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16205 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-26T08:43:53Z EC forecasts slower growth, higher inflation as energy shock strikes https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16193 The European Commission released on Thursday its latest spring forecasts, projecting that Greece’s economic growth will slow gradually over the next three years as higher energy prices weigh on household incomes and consumer spending. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:50:08 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16193 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-05-21T10:50:08Z Economic sentiment slides further in April, consumer confidence lowest in four years https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16140 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) deteriorated further in April, with the index at 105.7 points, from 106.8 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Wednesday. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:51:54 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16140 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-04-29T09:51:54Z Economic sentiment declines in March, consumer confidence at lowest since 2022 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16085 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) deteriorated in March, with the index at 106.8 points, from 107.6 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Monday. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:20:05 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.16085 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-03-30T10:20:05Z Economic sentiment improves markedly in Feb to 107.7 pts https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15990 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in February, with the index at 107.7 points, from 105.4 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:46:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15990 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-02-26T10:46:28Z Economic sentiment rises in Dec despite sharp drop in retail trade https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15874 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in December, with the index at 107.4 points, from 105.9 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:12:12 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15874 Nick Malkoutzis 2026-01-08T11:12:12Z Economic sentiment slides in Nov, consumer confidence drops sharply https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15589 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) deteriorated in November, with the index at 106 points, from 107.5 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:31:06 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15589 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-27T10:31:06Z EC autumn forecasts project stable growth and fiscal outlook https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15567 The European Commission published on Monday the latest autumn forecasts, in which the outlook for Greece remains broadly unchanged, while the effects of the conclusion of the RRF are captured further into the forecast horizon. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:30:13 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15567 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-11-18T08:30:13Z Economic sentiment picks up in Oct, consumer confidence sliding again https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15519 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in October, with the index at 107.5 points, from 106.2 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:28:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15519 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-10-30T11:28:21Z Economic sentiment drops sharply in Sep, consumer confidence at highest since June https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15443 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) dropped in September, with the index at 106.2 points, from 110 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Monday. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:09:35 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15443 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-09-30T06:09:35Z Consumer and retail confidence deteriorate further in Aug due to cost of living https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15365 The rebound in Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) continued in August, when the index reached 110 points, from 109.1 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:49:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15365 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-08-28T09:49:20Z Economic sentiment improves in July, consumer confidence continues to slide https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15323 There was a solid rebound in Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) in July to 109.1 points, from 106.1 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Wednesday. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:51:21 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15323 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-07-30T11:51:21Z Clarity over fiscal space clears way for next set of relief measures https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15226 Greece’s fiscal outlook became clearer this week along with the ability of the Greek government to implement more voter-friendly policies as it attempts to restore its relations with the electorate. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:06:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15226 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-06-12T07:06:11Z Consumer confidence rises sharply by 4 points in May, other components drop https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15186 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) was broadly stable in May at 107 points, from 107.4 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Tuesday. Tue, 27 May 2025 09:36:24 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15186 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-27T09:36:24Z Macro and fiscal outlook for Greece remain favourable in latest EC forecasts https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15169 The European Commission published on Monday its latest spring forecasts, which leave the macro and fiscal outlook for Greece broadly unchanged from the previous estimates, with the Greek economy seen outperforming eurozone growth by some margin. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:17:42 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15169 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-05-19T13:17:42Z Economic sentiment stable in April, consumer confidence drops by another 3 pts https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15122 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) was broadly stable in April at 107.4 points, from 107.7 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Tuesday. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:42:02 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15122 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-04-29T09:42:02Z Economic sentiment improves in Mar, consumer confidence and retail deteriorate https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15067 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved in March to 107.7 points, from 106.9 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Friday. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:02:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.15067 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-03-28T13:02:32Z Industry, services and construction lead fall in Feb economic sentiment to 106.9 https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14972 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) declined in February to 106.9 points, from 108.6 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:19:23 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14972 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-02-27T11:19:23Z Sentiment and consumer confidence start 2025 with improvements https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14907 Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) started the year with a solid improvement, rising to 108.6 points, from 106.4 in the previous month, according to European Commission figures released on Thursday. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.macroeconomy.14907 Nick Malkoutzis 2025-01-30T12:00:38Z