(BFW) Greek Economy Contracted 0.2% in 2Q Y/y; Est. -0.5%


BFW 08/13 09:01 *GREEK UNADJUSTED GDP FELL 0.2% IN 2Q FROM YEAR AGO

Greek Economy Contracted 0.2% in 2Q Y/y; Est. -0.5%
2014-08-13 09:03:15.642 GMT


By Marcus Bensasson
Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Greece’s economy shrank 0.2% in 2Q
from year earlier, Hellenic Statistical Authority says in e-
mailed statement today.
* Est. -0.5% from 7 economists surveyed
* Greek GDP fell revised 1.1% y/y in 1Q
* Figure based on available non-seasonally adjusted data
* NOTE: Aug. 11 - Greece’s Recession Exit Hopes Seen Stumbling
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