Heavy reliance on Gulf fuel imports leaves Greece exposed to rising energy costs and supply disruptions, while shipping risks and global trade shifts amplify economic pressure

Key data releases, international meetings and rating reviews in the coming days are set to shape the country’s economic outlook amid global uncertainty and rising pressures

According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), low innovation and the slow adoption of technology by businesses are additional problems

Central bank governor warns that geopolitical tensions and the war in the Middle East are set to slow Greece’s economic momentum in 2026, with weaker consumption and external pressures weighing on growth and inflation trends

All economic data and forecasts, ranging from international institutions to credit rating agencies, local authorities, and financial pundits, presented a sanguine narrative for the Greek economy in 2026. However, the protracted conflict in the Middle East has upended these optimistic projections, which anticipated economic growth to hover upward of 2% in 2026, with Greek authorities even […]

Greece's early Covid-19 lockdown likely deepened the short-term recession, but helped avoid a more prolonged period of instability

Fitch Ratings highlights the country’s strong growth rates compared to the EU average, and the banking sector's solid performance.

Athens is on high alert as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty raise fears of inflation, weaker consumption, and pressure on tourism if the Middle East crisis drags on.

Geopolitics, climate-related losses, global debt pressures and inflated AI company valuations could pose challenges for Greece’s economy, even as growth and market indicators improve, according to the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry

IOBE's latest quarterly report on the Greek economy points to stronger growth, falling unemployment and rising investment, while warning that global uncertainty, structural weaknesses and pressure on household incomes continue to cloud the outlook

Goldman Sachs’ Current Activity Indicator suggests the Greek economy is maintaining resilience consistent with growth above 2%.

Morgan Stanley forecasts 2% GDP growth annually in 2025, 2026, and 2027, stressing that private consumption had strong gains early in 2025.

The Greek economy grew 2 percent year-on-year, driven mainly by private consumption and tourism.

Fitch Ratings outlines both the strengths and weaknesses of Greece’s economy in its new analysis for Europe, ahead of its next credit rating review. According to the agency, Greece’s current credit rating reflects its relatively high GDP per capita and governance indicators, which are above the median ‘BBB’ level, as well as its policy credibility, […]

Greek economy: Record tourist arrivals and strong budget surpluses hide slow growth, widening inequality, and a political landscape stuck in neutral

The fiscal performance of the Greek economy is attributed to higher tax revenues and the contribution from the Attiki Odos motorway deal.

Preliminary data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows Greece’s GDP grew just 1.7% year-on-year in second quarter (Q2) 2025, signaling a slowdown ahead of forecasts for the Thessaloniki International Fair

The bank forecasts a 2.2% expansion of the Greek economy in 2025, slightly down from 2.3% in 2024, before slowing to 1.8% in 2026.

Based on data from the Copernicus/EMWF, the summer of 2024 was the hottest recorded, while May 2025 was the second hottest overall.

The analysis sees a 2.3% GDP growth rate in 2025, followed by 2% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027, the largest in the Eurozone. It cautions, however, that inflationary pressures will persist.