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Increasing uncertainty for the short-term course of the Greek market
An increase in uncertainty about the expected short-term course of the Greek market, compared to the end of the previous month, with fluctuations within the month, is reflected in the evolution of the KEPE's fear index.
Eurobank
Negative savings is a problem
The problem of Greek households' negative savings—despite the increase in disposable income in the nine months to 2024—is addressed in the latest issue of Eurobank's "7 Days Economy" analysis.
AXIA RESEARCH
Why the Stock Exchange is undervalued - The stocks that stand out
Axia Research maintains that the Athens Stock Exchange is clearly undervalued during a period when the Greek economy is outperforming, the country is experiencing political stability, and the brand name "Greece" is attracting investors and foreign companies.
HYDROCARBONS
Year of developments in 2025, with the first exploratory drilling in Crete
Within 2025, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Alexandra Sdoukou, has set the first exploratory drilling for hydrocarbons, while sources say that by early summer, developments are expected for the investment decision on the first exploratory drilling by the ExxonMobil-HelleniQ Energy consortium.
Kostis Hatzidakis
Five interventions for competitiveness
2025 will be a year of further reduction of social security contributions and taxes for taxpayers who are consistent, said the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis at the 8th Growth Awards Competition of Eurobank and Grant Thornton.
GrowthFund
Appointed Ioannis Papachristou as new CEO
The Corporate Governance Council (CGB) of the GrowthFund based on its responsibilities, has decided to appoint Mr. Ioannis Papachristou for a four-year term of office effective from 4 March 2025.
HYDROCARBONS
Possible exploratory drilling in Crete within 2025
Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Alexandra Sdoukou talked about the interest of the American companies Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are active in the exploration sector in the country, as strategically important.
Ministry of Finance
Recycling units in Kos and Kalymnos - At €110 million budget
The implementation of Integrated Recycling and Waste Recovery Units in the municipalities of Kos and Kalymnos and a landfill of waste, with a total budget of 110 million euros, was approved by the Interministerial PPP Committee, as announced today by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance.
ALLIANZ
Positive developments for Greece
Positive developments for Greece are noted in Allianz Trade's Atlas global country risk analysis, noting however, that there are significant challenges ahead.
Bank of Greece
Slight decrease in loan and deposit rates
In December 2024, the weighted average interest rates on new deposits and loans stood at 0.45% and 5.21%, respectively, according to Bank of Greece data, down from 0.49% and 5.27% previously.
DBRS
The keys to the future profitability of Greek banks
With a lower-than-average contribution to profitability from fee income, Greek banks have less diversified revenue structures compared to European banks, says a Morningstar DBRS analysis of the sector.