Consumer Confidence in the United Arab Emirates increased to 115 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 110 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in the United Arab Emirates averaged 109.25 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 118 points in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 97 points in the fourth quarter of 2010. In United Arab Emirates, the Consumer Confidence Index is part of The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. The survey is conducted every quarter by the Internet and measures the level of optimism that consumers have about job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions. Twice a year, the survey also includes questions regarding consumer habits and opinions on a number of other issues, ranging from climate change to online shopping and food safety. The index levels above 100 indicate optimism and below 100 indicate pessimism. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 106.90 points in March from 107.86 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in the United Arab Emirates averaged 100.98 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.29 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 89.17 points in January of 2008. In the United Arab Emirates, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 101.09 Index Points in March from 101.76 Index Points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in the United Arab Emirates averaged 103.96 Index Points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.67 Index Points in August of 2016 and a record low of 96.24 Index Points in September of 2012. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Cpi Housing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 104.71 Index Points in March of 2020 from 108 Index Points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in the United Arab Emirates averaged 99.53 Index Points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.41 Index Points in August of 2018 and a record low of 85.03 Index Points in January of 2008. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates increased to 2987.60 AED Billion in March from 2961 AED Billion in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates averaged 2158.43 AED Billion from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2987.60 AED Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 1456.20 AED Billion in December of 2008. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Rigs in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 59 in April from 61 in March of 2020. Crude Oil Rigs in the United Arab Emirates averaged 21.31 from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64 in October of 2019 and a record low of 4 in October of 2000. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Crude Oil Rigs- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 44.10 points in April from 45.20 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in the United Arab Emirates averaged 54.96 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.20 points in October of 2014 and a record low of 44.10 points in April of 2020. In the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of companies in non-oil private sector and is derived from a survey of 400 companies, including manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the non-oil private sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in the United Arab Emirates decreased 0.89 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in the United Arab Emirates averaged 0.13 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.70 percent in January of 2018 and a record low of -0.89 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in the United Arab Emirates was recorded at -1.60 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in the United Arab Emirates averaged 1.83 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.30 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -2.50 percent in February of 2019. In United Arab Emirates, the main components of the consumer price index are: Housing (34.1 percent of the total weight); Food and Soft Drinks (14.3 percent) and Transportation (14.6 percent). Education accounts for 7.7 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6.3 percent; Furniture and Household Goods for 5.6 percent and Communications for 5.4 percent. Others include: Restaurants and Hotels (4 percent); Recreation and Culture (3.2 percent); Textiles, Clothing and Footwear (3.2 percent); Medical Care (1.4 percent) and Beverages and Tobacco (0.3 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of 2014. . This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Employment in the United Arab Emirates increased by 0.10 in March of 2020. Employment Change in the United Arab Emirates averaged 1.35 Percent from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.60 Percent in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -0.90 Percent in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in the United Arab Emirates increased 5.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in the United Arab Emirates averaged 5.22 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.20 percent in November of 2014 and a record low of 1.70 percent in December of 2017. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Loan Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in the United Arab Emirates increased to 818739 AED Million in March from 807306 AED Million in February of 2020. Loans To Private Sector in the United Arab Emirates averaged 552311.56 AED Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 818739 AED Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 267578 AED Million in December of 2007. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in the United Arab Emirates increased to 1164887 AED Million in March from 1154725 AED Million in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in the United Arab Emirates averaged 859395.57 AED Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1167217 AED Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 446065 AED Million in December of 2007. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for the United Arab Emirates stands at AA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for the United Arab Emirates was last set at Aa2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for the United Arab Emirates was last reported at AA with stable outlook. The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. And credit agencies often provide different ratings to each emirate member of the United Arab Emirates. At Trading Economics, we use Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, to benchmark the UAE credit worthiness against other countries. In general, this credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of the United Arab Emirates thus having a big impact on every emirate borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for the United Arab Emirates as reported by major credit rating agencies.

United Arab Emirates recorded 16793 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United Arab Emirates reported 174 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Coronavirus Cases.

United Arab Emirates recorded 174 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United Arab Emirates reported 16793 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Coronavirus Deaths.

United Arab Emirates recorded 3837 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, United Arab Emirates reported 174 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Arab Emirates Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in the United Arab Emirates stands at 12.50 percent. In United Arab Emirates, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of United Arab Emirates because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Iraq stands at 12 percent. In Iraq, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Iraq because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - Iraq Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Iran is ranked 127 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Iran improved to 127 in 2019 from 128 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Iran averaged 133.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 152 in 2012 and a record low of 117 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Iran.

Iraq is ranked 172 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Iraq deteriorated to 172 in 2019 from 171 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Iraq averaged 161.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 172 in 2019 and a record low of 150 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Iraq.

Terrorism Index in Iran increased to 4.72 in 2018 from 4.40 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Iran averaged 4.27 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.83 in 2010 and a record low of 1.90 in 2004. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The TEDPIX increased 593824 or 154.60% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Iran. Historically, the Iran TEDPIX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 980571 in May of 2020. The TEDPIX is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the major companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange.

The ADX General decreased 1039 points or 20.36% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Arab Emirates. Historically, the United Arab Emirates Stock Market (ADX General) reached an all time high of 5426.25 in April of 2019. The ADX General Index is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of stocks listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted index. The ADX General Index has a base value of 1000 as of June, 2001.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Iran was worth 485 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Iran represents 0.40 percent of the world economy. GDP in Iran averaged 181.37 USD Billion from 1965 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 598.85 USD Billion in 2012 and a record low of 6.20 USD Billion in 1965. The biggest sector of Iran´s economy are services, which account for 51 percent of GDP. With services the most important segments are: real estate and specialized and professional services (14 percent of total GDP); trade restaurants and hotels (12 percent) and public services (10 percent). Oil production constitutes 23 percent of the wealth. Manufacturing and mining contribute for 13 percent of the output and agriculture for 10 percent. The last big component of the GDP is construction and electricity, gas and water distribution, which account for 7 percent of total output. This page provides - Iran GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Iraq was worth 225.50 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Iraq represents 0.19 percent of the world economy. GDP in Iraq averaged 65.89 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 234.65 USD Billion in 2013 and a record low of 1.70 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Iraq GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Iran is the 99 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Iran averaged 79.11 from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2019 and a record low of 62 in 2012. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Iran Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Iran stands at 8 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Iran averaged 6.64 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9 percent in 2017 and a record low of 3 percent in 2010. In Iran, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Iran. This page provides - Iran Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in the United Arab Emirates stands at 5 percent. In the United Arab Emirates, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the standard rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of the United Arab Emirates. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Sales Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in the United Arab Emirates stands at 17.50 percent. In United Arab Emirates, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of United Arab Emirates because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Iraq stands at 17 percent. In Iraq, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Iraq because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Iraq Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Iran decreased to 2250 Thousand Tonnes in March from 2710 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Iran averaged 895.58 Thousand Tonnes from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2895 Thousand Tonnes in December of 2019 and a record low of 166 Thousand Tonnes in September of 1991. This page has Steel Production values for Iran.

The United Arab Emirates recorded a Current Account surplus of 108900 AED Million in 2019. Current Account in the United Arab Emirates averaged 145026.47 AED Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 971000 AED Million in 2017 and a record low of 12510 AED Million in 2002. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - United Arab Emirates Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Iraq increased to 73603392 IQD Million in October from 73236129 IQD Million in September of 2019. Government Revenues in Iraq averaged 39327890.20 IQD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119466403 IQD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 1119448 IQD Million in January of 2004. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Iraq Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 0.49 USD/Liter in April from 0.56 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in the United Arab Emirates averaged 0.52 USD/Liter from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.68 USD/Liter in June of 2018 and a record low of 0.37 USD/Liter in March of 2016. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Iran remained unchanged at 0.36 USD/Liter in April from 0.36 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Iran averaged 0.28 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.39 USD/Liter in December of 2010 and a record low of 0.06 USD/Liter in December of 1995. This page provides - Iran Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Iran increased to 2429400 IRR Billion in 2018 from 2070176.50 IRR Billion in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Iran averaged 723946.89 IRR Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2429400 IRR Billion in 2018 and a record low of 53545.60 IRR Billion in 1999. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Iran Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Iraq increased to 74456452 IQD Million in October from 66448687 IQD Million in September of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Iraq averaged 29508035.34 IQD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106873027 IQD Million in December of 2013 and a record low of 468749 IQD Million in January of 2004. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Iraq Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from United Arab Emirates in Australia decreased to 118 AUD Million in March from 125 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports from United Arab Emirates in Australia averaged 121.86 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 615 AUD Million in June of 2011 and a record low of 0 AUD Million in August of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from the United Arab Emirates.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates decreased to 450.03 AED Billion in March from 457.08 AED Billion in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in the United Arab Emirates averaged 231.33 AED Billion from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 457.08 AED Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 48.74 AED Billion in March of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Central Bank Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United Arab Emirates Three Month Interbank Rate was at 0.86 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in the United Arab Emirates averaged 2.47 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.96 percent in June of 2000 and a record low of 0.68 percent in December of 2014. The interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks in the local currency. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Interbank Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in the United Arab Emirates increased 3.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in the United Arab Emirates averaged 2.42 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.66 percent in January of 2009 and a record low of -2.32 percent in September of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Arab Emirates Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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