Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Hong Kong decreased to 124572 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 126499 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Hong Kong averaged 82564.61 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164546 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 16464 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 1974. This page provides - Hong Kong Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Korea increased to 136891.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 134629.40 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Korea averaged 50009.26 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 143486.50 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 359.12 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Korea Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Kosovo increased by 27.50 EUR Million in November of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Kosovo averaged 42.89 EUR Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 440.70 EUR Million in June of 2007 and a record low of -19.10 EUR Million in April of 2014. This page provides - Kosovo Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea increased by 3275220 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea averaged 1533445.76 USD Thousand from 1962 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10820073 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 0 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1962. This page provides - South Korea Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Hong Kong increased by 16469.27 HKD Billion in 2018. Foreign Direct Investment in Hong Kong averaged 7737.73 HKD Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16469.27 HKD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 1955.85 HKD Billion in 1998. This page provides - Hong Kong Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in South Korea decreased to 1.04 USD/Liter in April from 1.16 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in South Korea averaged 1.41 USD/Liter from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.84 USD/Liter in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.54 USD/Liter in December of 1990. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gasoline Prices in Hong Kong decreased to 2.02 USD/Liter in April from 2.06 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Hong Kong averaged 1.92 USD/Liter from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.20 USD/Liter in December of 2019 and a record low of 1.59 USD/Liter in October of 2009. This page provides - Hong Kong Gasoline Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea recorded a Current Account surplus of 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in South Korea averaged 1.25 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.70 percent in 1998 and a record low of -10.50 percent in 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - South Korea Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong recorded a Current Account surplus of 6.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Hong Kong averaged 4.74 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2008 and a record low of -6.30 percent in 1995. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Hong Kong Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in South Korea increased to 1925872.90 KRW Billion in 2019 from 1890779.40 KRW Billion in 2018. Disposable Personal Income in South Korea averaged 609739.06 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1925872.90 KRW Billion in 2019 and a record low of 2866.70 KRW Billion in 1970. This page provides - South Korea Total Households Disposable Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in South Korea decreased 8 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in South Korea averaged 3.82 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.20 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -21.50 percent in July of 1998. In South Korea, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. . This page provides - South Korea Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong decreased 43.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Hong Kong averaged 3.60 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30.60 percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -46.70 percent in February of 2020. In Hong Kong, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Kosovo increased to 511.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 493.90 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Kosovo averaged 907.79 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1764.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 368 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2017. 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 - Kosovo Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Hong Kong decreased to 111932 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 139919 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Hong Kong averaged 41008.10 HKD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 139919 HKD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1407 HKD Million in the second quarter of 1976. 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 - Hong Kong Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in South Korea increased to 156693 KRW Billion in March from 99305 KRW Billion in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in South Korea averaged 145074.05 KRW Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 417525 KRW Billion in November of 2019 and a record low of 7012 KRW Billion in January of 2002. 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 - South Korea Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from South Koreap in Australia remained unchanged at 0 AUD Million in March from 0 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Koreap in Australia averaged 0.31 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15 AUD Million in November of 2002 and a record low of 0 AUD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Korea, Dem People's Rep.

Imports from South Korea in Australia increased to 909543.98 AUD THO in March from 698342.90 AUD THO in February of 2020. Imports from South Korea in Australia averaged 518207.22 AUD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9274871.21 AUD THO in July of 2017 and a record low of 74000 AUD THO in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Korea, Republic Of.

Retail Sales in South Korea decreased 1 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in South Korea averaged 0.27 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in December of 1995 and a record low of -12.50 percent in January of 1998. In South Korea, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In South Korea, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retail Sales in Hong Kong increased 2 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales Mom in Hong Kong averaged 0.54 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.40 percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -41.30 percent in February of 2020. This page provides - Hong Kong Retail Sales MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in Hong Kong decreased to 54433 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 63032 in the third quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in Hong Kong averaged 56076.01 from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127765 in the first quarter of 1989 and a record low of 15919 in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Hong Kong Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Kosovo decreased to 73.50 EUR Million in November from 78.20 EUR Million in October of 2019. Remittances in Kosovo averaged 98.30 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 608.70 EUR Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 41.60 EUR Million in January of 2014. In Kosovo, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Remittances - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from South Korea in China decreased to 13534200 USD THO in April from 14515400 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from South Korea in China averaged 15084558.78 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24129600 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 10352107 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports - South Korea.

Imports from Hong Kong in China decreased to 489400 USD THO in April from 568200 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Hong Kong in China averaged 932644.17 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2628845 USD THO in July of 2016 and a record low of 281484 USD THO in February of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports - Hong Kong.

Exports to Hong Kong in China increased to 21698000 USD THO in April from 20979700 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Hong Kong in China averaged 25713358.34 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45930166 USD THO in December of 2015 and a record low of 13149933 USD THO in February of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports - Hong Kong.

Exports to Hong Kong in New Zealand increased to 128.83 NZD Million in March from 55.44 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Hong Kong in New Zealand averaged 81.85 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 166.30 NZD Million in October of 2017 and a record low of 44.46 NZD Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Hongkong.

Exports to South Korea in New Zealand increased to 189.14 NZD Million in March from 132.39 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to South Korea in New Zealand averaged 1650.78 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109196 NZD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 88.46 NZD Million in September of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Korea.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in South Korea increased to 502912.20 KRW Billion in February from 491486.80 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in South Korea averaged 162556.15 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 510090.10 KRW Billion in June of 2015 and a record low of 310.30 KRW Billion in January of 1970. This page provides - South Korea Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Kosovo decreased to 1584.24 EUR Million in March from 1621.39 EUR Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Kosovo averaged 1078.43 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1839.47 EUR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 63 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cement Production in South Korea decreased to 5221 Thousands of Tonnes in December from 5825 Thousands of Tonnes in November of 2017. Cement Production in South Korea averaged 4588.68 Thousands of Tonnes from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 6134 Thousands of Tonnes in October of 2003 and a record low of 1726 Thousands of Tonnes in January of 2001. This page provides - South Korea Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Kosovo increased by 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Kosovo averaged 1521.94 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1123.70 EUR Million in 2008. In Kosovo, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Kosovo Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Hong Kong increased by 3349 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Hong Kong averaged 2916.87 HKD Million from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37052 HKD Million in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -17455 HKD Million in the fourth quarter of 1998. In Hong Kong, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Hong Kong Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in South Korea increased by 5557.80 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in South Korea averaged 1981.22 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12981.70 KRW Billion in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -9865.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1998. In South Korea, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - South Korea Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hong Kong Three Month Interbank Rate decreased to 1.31 percent on Friday May 8 from 1.34 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in Hong Kong averaged 1.92 percent from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.56 percent in September of 1983 and a record low of 0.07 percent in December of 2003. In Hong Kong, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Hong Kong Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea Three Month Interbank Rate was at 1.01 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in South Korea averaged 2.90 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.14 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 1.01 percent in April of 2020. In South Korea, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - South Korea Overnight Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Kosovo increased 1.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Kosovo averaged 3.14 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.70 percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -7.70 percent in May of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in Hong Kong increased 5.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Hong Kong averaged 4.10 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.20 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -0.60 percent in November of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Hong Kong Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in South Korea increased 2.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in South Korea averaged 116.11 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6434.02 percent in January of 1985 and a record low of -4.50 percent in February of 1987. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in South Korea was last recorded at 0.75 percent. Interest Rate in South Korea averaged 3.08 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.25 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0.75 percent in March of 2020. In South Korea the interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) Monetary Policy Committee. The official interest rate is the Bank of Korea Base Rate which was changed from overnight call rate on March 2008. This page provides - South Korea Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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