Macroeconomy
Decline in retail sales accelerates to 8 pct in May
Greece’s retail sales index accelerated its decline in May, falling by 8 percent year on year from a revised 4.4 percent drop in April, according to data released by ELSTAT on Friday.
Economic sentiment improves to its highest level of 90.7 pts for 2016, consumer confidence falls by 1.2 pts
Greece’s economic sentiment (ESI) improved by 1.2 points in July after remaining stable in June, the European Commission (EC) figures showed on Thursday.
Deposit inflows of 1.07 bln in June, highest in first half of 2016
Greek private sector deposit flow remained positive for the second straight month with inflows of 1.07 billion euros in June from 183 million in May, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Wednesday.
Credit contraction stays stable at 2 pct in June, net additions for first time this year
Greek bank credit contraction remained stable at 2 percent in June, Bank of Greece (BoG) figures showed on Wednesday.
Budget primary surplus confirmed at 2.5 bln in H1 2016, tax revenues soar in June
Greece’s budget primary surplus was confirmed at 2.47 billion euros in the first half of 2016 from 1.88 billion a year ago, corresponding to a notable improvement of almost 31 percent, the Finance Ministry (MoF) final budget execution bulletin showed on Tuesday.
Bank of Greece report overviews lenders' profitability, urges drastic NPL management
The Bank of Greece (BoG) published on Tuesday an overview of the Greek financial sector, providing an update on the key developments and data over the past five years regarding banks’ profitability, loan quality and cards’ transactions.
Unpopular but effective property tax returns for another year
The single property tax (ENFIA) has become one of the most contentious taxes in Greece, adding a notable burden to Greek households since its launch in 2014.
Travel receipts drop at an accelerating pace of 10.4 pct in May despite growth in arrivals
Greece's travel receipts headed south for the second straight month dropping at an accelerating pace of 10.4 percent in May from 7 percent in April, Greece (BoG) figures showed on Friday.
Disposable income drops 1.8 pct in Q1 on rise in taxes and social contributions
Greek household disposable income fell by 1.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 after a short-lived modest rise by 0.3 percent in Q4 2015, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) figures showed on Friday.
Primary cash surplus more than doubles to 2.8 bln in first half of 2016
Greece’s central government primary cash surplus widened to 2.76 billion euros in the first half of 2016 from 1.3 billion a year ago, accoding to Bank of Greece (BoG) figures published on Friday.