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Government stalls possible bond issue, clashes again with judiciary
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIt appears that plans for a trial bond issue have been shelved for the time being by the government.
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Possibility remains for trial bond issue before IMF debt analysis
PoliticsGreek PoliticsComments by ESM managing director Klaus Regling following Monday’s Eurogroup have shifted attention back to the possibility of Greece making a trial bond issue this month.
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Athens wrestles with timing of market return, aiming for maximum impact
PoliticsGreek PoliticsMarket access has replaced debt relief as a main topic of discussion in the Greek media and country’s political arena, with the government said to be considering three options regarding a return to the international bond markets.
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Stocks up 3.1 pct during week to reach fresh two-year high
EconomyThe Greek equity market traded mostly in positive territory over the past few days, ending the week up 3.1 percent after edging down 0.6 percent in the previous week.
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Stocks edge down 0.6 pct this week amid soft volumes
EconomyThe Greek stock market edged down 0.6 percent this week amid subdued trading activity as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance due to a lack of meaningful developments ahead of next Thursday’s Eurogroup.
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Stocks rise for first time in three weeks, gaining 1.1 pct
EconomyThe Greek equity market traded in mild negative territory until Wednesday, while a rebound in the last two sessions erased earlier losses leading to weekly gains of 1.1 percent. The trading activity remained largely at previous week’s level, while the turnover climbed to 181 million on Wednesday due to the MSCI rebalancing.
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Stocks record weekly losses of 0.7 pct in wake of inconclusive Eurogroup
EconomyThe Greek stock market dropped 0.7 percent for the second straight week in the aftermath of Monday’s inconclusive Eurogroup.
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Greek stocks edge down 0.6 pct ending three-week rally
EconomyThe Greek equity market traded sideways falling by 0.6 percent this week and ending a three-week rally that led to cumulative gains of 17.5 percent. Following the voting of the multi-bill with prior actions on Thursday night, all eyes are now on Monday’s Eurogroup, which will discuss the conclusion of the second programme review, the fiscal path and debt relief-measures.
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Stocks up by 4.7 pct, rising for third straight week
EconomyDespite profit taking on Friday, the Greek stock market headed north for the third straight week, climbing by 4.7 percent amid increasing investor confidence about an imminent deal between Greece’s lenders and the conclusion of the programme review.
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Greece eyes first bond issue since 2014 to smooth out volatile relationship with markets
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EconomyFeaturesThe approval by Parliament next week of the measures agreed by the government and the lenders could be a trigger for several positive developments, including a return to international bond markets for Greece.