Tag: “Economy”

Πληθωρισμός: Στο 2,9% στην Ελλάδα τον Δεκέμβριο – Στο 1,9% στην ευρωζώνη

Στο 2,9% διατήρησε η Eurostat την εκτίμησή της για τον πληθωρισμό στην Ελλάδα τον Δεκέμβριο, ενώ οριακά χαμηλότερα στο 1,9% διαμορφώθηκε τελικά ο γενικός δείκτης στην Ευρωζώνη.

South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says

South Korea will seek favourable terms for U.S. tariffs on imports of memory chips, a presidential office spokesperson said at a televised briefing on Sunday.

EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat

EU capitals are considering hitting the US with €93bn worth of tariffs or restricting American companies from the bloc’s market in response to Donald Trump’s threats to Nato allies opposed to his campaign to take over Greenland.

IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds

The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast higher on Monday as businesses and economies adapt to U.S. tariffs that have eased in recent months and a continued ​AI investment boom that has fueled asset wealth and expectations of productivity gains.

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the U.S.′ “Board of Peace” for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday.

Trump plans 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland: What it means for markets.

President Donald Trump said he would slap 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries beginning next month, as he ramps up a pressure campaign on Denmark to sell Greenland to the U.S.

Eurozone inflation dips to 1.9%

Inflation in the euro area fell to 1.9% in December, according to new figures, down from 2.1% and below the expected 2%.

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens

China’s economic growth likely slowed to a three‑year low in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened, and while the full‑year pace is ​set to hit close to Beijing’s target, trade tensions and structural imbalances pose significant risks to the outlook

US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus

The U.S. and Taiwan clinched a trade deal on Thursday that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.

Hassett to join Trump at Davos, pledges Fed independence if appointed

National Economic Chief Kevin Hassett announced Friday he will accompany President Trump to Davos next week, where Trump is expected to unveil a new plan allowing 401(k) funds to be used for home down payments.

Russia says it’s monitoring Trump’s ‘extraordinary’ push to take over Greenland

Russia called the Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland “extraordinary” on Friday, adding it would continue monitoring the situation.

German inflation confirmed at 2.0% in December

German inflation slowed in December to 2.0%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data.

Εκτέλεση προϋπολογισμού: Πάνω από τους στόχους το ταμειακό πλεόνασμα του 2025 – Φοροέσοδα 71,9 δισ. ευρώ

Πάνω και από τους προς τα πάνω αναθεωρημένους στόχους της εισηγητικής έκθεσης του προϋπολογισμού του 2026 έκλεισε ταμειακά το 2025, σύμφωνα με το υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών.

Initial jobless claims drop, beating expectations and previous figures

The number of individuals filing for unemployment insurance for the first time in the past week, known as Initial Jobless Claims, has seen a decrease, according to recent economic data. The actual number of claims came in at 198,000, a figure that exceeded both forecasted and previous numbers.

Trump says Iran has told him ‘killing has stopped’ as he pulls back from strike threats

Donald Trump has at least temporarily pulled back from threats to strike Iran, saying he has been assured the killing of protesters has been halted and no executions are being planned.

German economy grows for first time since 2022

Germany eked out 0.2 per cent growth in 2025, as Europe’s largest economy slowly recovers from a multiyear recession.

UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November

The U.K. economy grew by a more-than-expected 0.3% in November, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Thursday.

Eurozone industrial production on the rise

November’s robust 0.7% gain marks the third consecutive rise in production. While the coming months may disappoint, the industrial outlook is improving with investments set to lift production over the course of the year.

Βιομηχανία: Υποχώρησαν οι τιμές εισαγωγών τον Νοέμβριο του 2025

Σύμφωνα με την ΕΛΣΤΑΤ, ο Γενικός Δείκτης Τιμών Εισαγωγών στη Βιομηχανία, κατέγραψε πτώση 3,3% σε σύγκριση με τον αντίστοιχο δείκτη Νοεμβρίου 2024, έναντι μείωσης 2,8% το 2023.

U.S. producer prices increased marginally, but “core” shows bigger growth

The growth in U.S. producer prices slowed substantially in October on a monthly basis, and grew only marginally in November, but a hefty rise in the widely-watched “core” figure added to the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy this year.