The Economic Analysis and Research Unit of Eurobank (Eurobank Research) has maintained its 1st place for the second consecutive year in overall macroeconomic forecasts for Greece. This year, it also reaches the top spot in Cyprus at the Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards (2025).
With consistency and scientific rigor at its core, Eurobank Research remains among the top forecasters across all key markets it monitors, holding a prominent position in forecasts for Bulgaria and China as well. Under the leadership of Eurobank Group’s Chief Economist, Dr. Tasos Anastasatos, the Unit stood out among international financial institutions, credit rating agencies, insurance companies, and large banks, reaffirming Eurobank’s commitment to providing well-documented and reliable macroeconomic analysis.
Eurobank Research Distinctions at the Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards 2025
According to this year’s results from Focus Economics, a leading provider of economic analyses for 198 countries:
- Greece | 1st place in overall macroeconomic forecasts for the second consecutive year – a notable achievement in the history of the awards.
- 3rd place in GDP forecasts.
- 2nd place in Inflation forecasts.
- Cyprus | 1st place in overall macroeconomic forecasts – for the first time, confirming the expanding analytical and forecasting competence of Eurobank Research.
- 2nd place in GDP forecasts.
- 1st place in Fiscal Balance forecasts.
- Bulgaria | 3rd place in Fiscal Balance forecasts, confirming deep economic expertise also in this region of special interest.
- China | 3rd place in Fiscal Balance forecasts – a remarkable achievement for a Greek bank to be among the top forecasters in a country of global economic significance, surpassing major international institutions and strengthening Eurobank Research’s presence in global economic analysis.
The Focus Economics Analyst Forecast Awards annually recognize the accuracy of economic forecasts across six key macroeconomic indicators: GDP, Fiscal Balance, Inflation, Interest Rate, Exchange Rate, and Current Account Balance.
You can view Eurobank’s distinctions here.