Greece cuts growth forecast and sees inflation top 4%

4 articles · Updated · Kathimerini English Edition · May 3

After nine weeks of Middle East war, economists now see 2026 growth at 1.5%-1.8%, near 1.7%, while inflation is put at 3.5%-5%.
Alpha Bank said growth will no longer start with 2, while the finance ministry cut its target to 2% from 2.4% in the budget.
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