Category Archives: Greek economy

Greek June budget revenues rebounded, yet still falling short of targets – bottom-line much better than targeted

According to the final data for 6M’12 budget execution released by MoF, revenues (excl. tax refunds) rebounded in June (up 3.0% y-o-y), after easing by 14.9% and 12.8% in the previous two months, bringing the 6-month figure down 4.4% y-o-y … Continue reading

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ECB will not accept GGBs as collateral as of July 25

ECB announced on July 20 that “due to the expiration on July 25 of the buy-back scheme for marketable debt instruments issued or fully guaranteed by the Hellenic Republic, these instruments will become for the time being ineligible for use … Continue reading

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Resignation of HRADF CEO

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) CEO Costas Mitropoulos submitted his resignation to FinMin on July 19. In his resignation letter he stressed that “the newly elected government has not given the support needed. Instead, they have indirectly yet systematically … Continue reading

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Greek political leaders agree on basic directions of cost cutting measures and policy actions

As expected, the leaders of the three coalition parties and FinMin did not provide much detail on cost cutting measures, following a 3-hour meeting held yesterday. FinMin Yannis Stournaras stated that “we had a very good discussion and agreed on … Continue reading

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Greek banks’ Eurosystem funding at €135.6bn in June

According to the latest data for May and June released by BoG, Greek banks’ ECB funding eased by €58.6bn m-o-m to €3.45bn in May, while soared by €70.2bn m-o-m to €73.66bn in June.

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IMF updated forecasts on Greek economy

In its latest Fiscal Monitor , IMF notes that “the situation in Greece remains fluid stressing that macroeconomic deterioration and uneven reform implementation have weighed on revenues this year, while financing constraints are leading to under-execution of budgeted expenditures“.

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IMF Lagarde – “way premature to discuss extension”

In an interview with CNBC, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde stated on Greek new coalition government that “I’m quite pleased to see that the Greek authorities are aware of the fact that they have to demonstrate their determination to own, … Continue reading

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IMF spokesman – “we are open to discuss better ideas”

During the regular bi-weekly press briefing, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice stated that “In terms of the main findings, it is too early to get into details, but I think we can say that there are policy implementation delays in a … Continue reading

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Greek June budget execution – Revenues rebounded, yet continued falling short of targets; bottom-line much better-than-expected

Revenues (excl. tax refunds) rebounded in June (up 2.0%), after easing by 14.9% and 12.8% in the previous two months, bringing the 6-month figure down 4.5% y-o-y.

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Greek general government deficit at €8.2bn in 5M’12

General government deficit, according to cash data, stood at €8,183m in 5M’12 (5M’11: €8,049m) up just 1.7% y-o-y with primary surplus at €555m (5M’11: deficit of €1,985m), incorporating:

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Greek deposit outflows at a new historic high of €9.2bn in May

Deposits (domestic enterprises & households) substantially eased 5.1% m-o-m, 9.6% y-t-d and 18.0% y-o-y in May (Apr: -15.7% y-o-y) reaching €157.4bn.

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