Athens Times

Category: Economic Analysis

  • Have We Already Hit the ‘Bottom’ Without Realizing It?

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    Imagine observing the Greek economy from a distance. What we see aligns with what institutions like IOBE and ELSTAT report. IOBE highlights that Greece’s productivity remains stagnant at levels far below the European average. Meanwhile, ELSTAT consistently notes that Greece’s economic activity and GDP heavily rely on private consumption and EU-funded investments. Consumption is under…

  • Temporary Calm in the Stock Markets Amidst Growing Conditions for a Second Crash

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    As the proverb goes, “a drowning man is grabbed by his hair.” Similarly, those trapped in the stock market view the first moments of calm after a major crash with skepticism. Seasoned market veterans advise their good clients to take advantage of the first ‘rebound’ to move closer to an exit, especially when stuck far…

  • Tariffs, the Next Day for the Eurozone, and the Open Wound of U.S. and European Debt

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    The ‘earthquake’ has happened; the percentages of losses in the form of tariff restrictions have now become specific for each country. And the market reacted so strongly that we didn’t even notice who was smiling… broadly. At OikonoKlastika, we’ve insisted since February that the biggest issue for the U.S. and the Trump 2.0 administration is…