The eurozone’s GDP grew by just 0.2% in the second quarter from the first
At present, Moody’s rates Greece at Ba1, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook for reassessment.
Central Greece, Western Greece, and the Peloponnese are particularly susceptible to forest fires, while Eastern Macedonia and Thrace are vulnerable due to disparities in per capita GDP. Attica stands out for its extreme vulnerability due to high population density.
More than half of Greek CEOs (54%) express high confidence in their company’s growth potential
Three of the four bankers have already announced dividends for 2023's results, the first such distribution of profits after three successive bailouts
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JP Morgan's economic forecasts for Greece remain steady, projecting growth of 2.2% for the year alongside inflation at 2.8%.
Mitsotakis highlighted the country’s fiscal success
Goldman Sachs sees an upgrade of the Greek stock market
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However, the OECD highlights challenges including the need to enhance productivity and fiscal adjustment due to high debt levels.
However, the report points to a persistent challenge in the form of commercial credit risk, which remains high at 8 out of 10, ranking Greece 104th internationally
Greece’s Energy Ministry is pushing legislation to accelerate the construction of the first floating wind farms in Greek seas
Nevertheless, the article also highlights some of the challenges facing the country, with a falling birthrate and labor shortages posing a threat to the long-term outlook, whereas natural disasters partially attributed to climate change, such as major wildfires and unprecedented flooding, are straining state finances
In the light of Iran’s attack on Israel earlier on Sunday, President of Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEP) Vassilis Korkidis warned that the week ahead will find the global economic community in a similar “state of war,” as the incident will set off chain reactions in foreign stock exchanges and markets, as well as […]
Gentiloni praised the Greek PM for the "economic success story"
The Commission has approved an investment of more than €10 million from the Cohesion Fund for the refurbishment of 14 trains part of the Athens metro line, specifically line 1 running from the area of Piraeus to Kifissia. The investment kick-starts the first ‘circular economy’ project in Athens, bringing new life to outdated trains and ensuring that existing materials are recycled, […]
General inflation is expected to further decline in 2024 to 2.8%
The French bank recommends a long position in Greek bonds against Belgian ones
BofA projects growth of 1.1% in 2024 and 1.7% in 2025, compared to forecasts for eurozone growth at 0.4%/1.1%, respectively