So far, the PMI index for manufacturing in Greece has remained at better levels than other EU Member States, with Greek companies continuing to show an increase in export orders in December, as noted by IHS Markit, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

In today's Markit report, it was announced that Greece's seasonally altered Purchasing Managers' Index decreased to 49.4 points last month, from May's 51 point score.

Greek industrial output rose in December for the first time in six months, adding to signs that the economy may be bottoming out after a six-year slump.