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ECONOMY
Thanos Vamvakidis (BOFA)
Trump policies in Europe and Greece
This year begins with a high degree of uncertainty for the international economic scene, with the focus being on the strategy of the new US President Donald Trump, according to the Head of Global G10 Foreign Exchange Strategy at Bank of America, Thanos Vamvakidis, who presented the Global Research 2025 Outlook Series.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Greece's borrowing conditions confirm confidence in our economy
The Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, described the result of yesterday's issuance of Greek government bonds, a 10-year bond issue, with the pumping of 4 billion euros, as tangible proof of the international investment community's confidence in the Greek economy.
SUPERMARKETS
€14.8 billion in turnover by 2024
The turnover of organised food retailing showed a positive trend of 3.6% for the whole of 2024.
DESFA
Domestic gas consumption in Greece increased by 30.03%
Domestic gas consumption in Greece increased by 30.03%, according to DESFA's data for 2024.
Industry
Annual decrease of 2.8% in import prices
The General Import Price Index for Industry decreased by 2.8% in November, compared to the corresponding index for November 2023, compared to a decrease of 8.6% in November 2023 compared to November 2022.
ICAP CRIF
CEO Index up in Q4
The general economic sentiment index (EASE/ICAP CRIF-CEO General Index) for the 4th quarter of 2024 stood at 160 points, as recorded by the 3-monthly survey conducted on a sample of 2,540 CEOs/General Managers of the largest Greek companies by the Society of Senior Business Executives (EASE) in collaboration with ICAP CRIF.
OFF COURT SETTLEMENTS
81% increase in regulations in 2024
The number of successful debt settlements under the Out-of-Court Mechanism increased by 81% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Public Debt Management Agency
Issues a 10-year bond
The Greek government will issue a 10-year bond in the near future. Specifically, the Public Debt Management Agency has instructed BofA, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, National Bank, and Societe Generale to run the issue.
ELSTAT
New rise in inflation to 2.6% in December
The consumer price index accelerated again after two months in December, with strong inflationary pressures in categories such as health insurance premiums, clothing and energy, while food remained largely on a downward trend.
Tourism
Three studies reveal its path in 2025
The beginning of the new year is usually the occasion for taking stock and planning. In the tourism sector, which is one of the most important economic arms of the country, the close of 2024 left a strong imprint and gives an auspicious outlook.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
In Saudi Arabia for the Supreme Cooperation Council of the two countries
The further strengthening and upgrading of the strategic relations between Greece and Saudi Arabia - at a time when the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is being reshaped and international turbulence is occurring - and Greece's role as a bridge, a commercial bridge.