Gross Fixed Capital Formation in European Union increased to 780817.20 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 773602.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in European Union averaged 658100.50 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 806449.30 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 506761.30 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - European Union Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation In the Euro Area increased to 623.10 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 597.93 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the Euro Area averaged 511.31 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 623.10 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 400.30 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate In the Euro Area remained unchanged at 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in the Euro Area averaged 4.38 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.30 percent in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2.70 percent in the third quarter of 2008. In the Euro Area, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Long Term Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in European Union remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in European Union averaged 3.83 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.30 percent in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2.40 percent in the third quarter of 2008. In the European Union, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - European Union Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland increased to 5755 CHF Million in March from 4186.40 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland averaged 3951.74 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5755 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2798.40 CHF Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Non-European Countries.

Exports - Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic Product in Switzerland increased to 10314.12 CHF Million in March from 7828.12 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports - Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic Pro in Switzerland averaged 6977.56 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10314.12 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 4831.40 CHF Million in December of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin, Diagnostic P.

Disposable Personal Income In the Euro Area increased to 1824413 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1819486 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in the Euro Area averaged 1462864.82 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1824413 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1059295 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Disposable Personal Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retail Sales in European Union increased 2.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales Yoy in European Union averaged 1.52 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in July of 2000 and a record low of -4 percent in February of 2009. In the European Union, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among goods, food, drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (40.1 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (11.5 percent share); computer equipment, books and other (11.4 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (8.9 percent share); other non-food products (7.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (3.0 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (19.1 percent), followed by France (15.9 percent); the United Kingdom (14.7 percent) and Italy (11.9 percent). Others include Spain (8.4 percent); Netherlands (3.8 percent); Poland (3.7 percent); Belgium (3.2 percent); Sweden (2.4 percent); Greece (2.2 percent); Austria (2.1 percent); Portugal (1.8 percent); Denmark (1.5 percent); Finland, Ireland and Czech Republic (1.3 percent each); Romania (1.0 percent); Hungary (0.9 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.6 percent each); Croatia (0.5 percent); Bulgaria and Slovenia (0.4 percent each); Lithuania (0.3 percent); Latvia, Cyprus and Estonia (0.2 percent each) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides - European Union Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 9.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in the Euro Area averaged 1.11 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in July of 2000 and a record low of -9.20 percent in March of 2020. In the Euro Area, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among them, food drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (39.3 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (12.0 percent share); computer equipment books and other (11.4 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (9.9 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9.1 percent share); other non-food products (6.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (2.9 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (25.9 percent), followed by France (21.7 percent), Italy (16.1 percent) and Spain (11.4 percent). Others are Netherlands (5.2 percent); Belgium (4.3 percent); Greece (3.0 percent); Austria (2.8 percent); Portugal (2.4 percent); Finland (1.8 percent); Ireland (1.7 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.8 percent each); Slovenia (0.6 percent); Lithuania (0.4 percent); Latvia and Cyprus (0.3 percent); Estonia (0.2 percent) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retail Sales in European Union increased 0.50 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales Mom in European Union averaged 0.12 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.90 percent in October of 1999 and a record low of -1.90 percent in May of 2011. In the European Union, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among goods, food, drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (40.1 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (11.5 percent share); computer equipment, books and other (11.4 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (8.9 percent share); other non-food products (7.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (3.0 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (19.1 percent), followed by France (15.9 percent); the United Kingdom (14.7 percent) and Italy (11.9 percent). Others include Spain (8.4 percent); Netherlands (3.8 percent); Poland (3.7 percent); Belgium (3.2 percent); Sweden (2.4 percent); Greece (2.2 percent); Austria (2.1 percent); Portugal (1.8 percent); Denmark (1.5 percent); Finland, Ireland and Czech Republic (1.3 percent each); Romania (1.0 percent); Hungary (0.9 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.6 percent each); Croatia (0.5 percent); Bulgaria and Slovenia (0.4 percent each); Lithuania (0.3 percent); Latvia, Cyprus and Estonia (0.2 percent each) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides - European Union Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 11.20 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in the Euro Area averaged 0.06 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.80 percent in October of 1999 and a record low of -11.20 percent in March of 2020. In the Euro Area, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among them, food drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (39.3 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (12.0 percent share); computer equipment books and other (11.4 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (9.9 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9.1 percent share); other non-food products (6.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (2.9 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (25.9 percent), followed by France (21.7 percent), Italy (16.1 percent) and Spain (11.4 percent). Others are Netherlands (5.2 percent); Belgium (4.3 percent); Greece (3.0 percent); Austria (2.8 percent); Portugal (2.4 percent); Finland (1.8 percent); Ireland (1.7 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.8 percent each); Slovenia (0.6 percent); Lithuania (0.4 percent); Latvia and Cyprus (0.3 percent); Estonia (0.2 percent) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value) in China decreased to 3514600 USD THO in April from 3992600 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value) in China averaged 1120002.66 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6250300 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 26202 USD THO in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports of Refined Petroleum Oil (value).

Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil in China decreased to 885300 USD THO in April from 1049200 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil in China averaged 1093009.40 USD THO from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4513291 USD THO in July of 2008 and a record low of 58310 USD THO in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Refined Petroleum Oil.

Imports of Pharmaceuticals in China decreased to 3138000 USD THO in April from 3840100 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Pharmaceuticals in China averaged 2209862.09 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5043700 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 1078115 USD THO in February of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Pharmaceuticals.

Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in China increased to 2890000 USD THO in April from 2589900 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in China averaged 784005.86 USD THO from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7076100 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 67588 USD THO in February of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Imports of Crude Petroleum (value) in China decreased to 10887900 USD THO in April from 16738600 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Crude Petroleum (value) in China averaged 7589577.14 USD THO from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42184400 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 10550 USD THO in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Crude Petroleum (value).

Imports: Extraction Of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas in Italy increased to 3566.91 EUR Million in January from 3354.43 EUR Million in December of 2019. Imports: Extraction Of Crude Petroleum & Natural G in Italy averaged 2682.95 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6751.50 EUR Million in January of 2012 and a record low of 583.70 EUR Million in February of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imports of Extraction of Crude Petroleum & Natura.

Exports to European Union in Italy decreased to 21028.14 EUR Million in February from 21045.98 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports to European Union in Italy averaged 20309.54 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25116.26 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 12115.81 EUR Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Exports to EU28 Countries.

Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc in the United States decreased to 11023 USD Million in March from 12543 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc in the United States averaged 20704.41 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40646 USD Million in May of 2011 and a record low of 4887 USD Million in February of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Petroleum Preparations Sitc.

Imports of Petroleum in the United States decreased to 12007 USD Million in March from 15379 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Petroleum in the United States averaged 15312.27 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50402 USD Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 3248 USD Million in January of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Petroleum.

Imports of Petroleum & Products in the United States decreased to 12006.82 USD Million in March from 15379.03 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Petroleum & Products in the United States averaged 15311.12 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50401.80 USD Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 3537.32 USD Million in December of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Petroleum & Products.

Imports of Other Petroleum Products in the United States decreased to 2571.12 USD Million in March from 2761.48 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Other Petroleum Products in the United States averaged 2029.82 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5574.88 USD Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 299.35 USD Million in April of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Petroleum Products.

Imports of Total Petroleum in the United States decreased to 12006.82 USD Million in March from 15379.03 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Total Petroleum in the United States averaged 15311.12 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50401.80 USD Million in July of 2008 and a record low of 3537.32 USD Million in December of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Total Petroleum.

Imports of Total Nonpetroleum in the United States decreased to 180382.05 USD Million in March from 181248.38 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Total Nonpetroleum in the United States averaged 108380.54 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 199829.63 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 34460.83 USD Million in August of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Total Nonpetroleum.

Exports to Europe in New Zealand increased to 648515354 NZD in March from 547640862 NZD in February of 2020. Exports to Europe in New Zealand averaged 463536673.99 NZD from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 699082018 NZD in May of 2018 and a record low of 534 NZD in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to EUrope.

Central Bank Balance Sheet In the Euro Area increased to 5282926 EUR Million in April 17 from 5257490 EUR Million in the previous week. Central Bank Balance Sheet in the Euro Area averaged 2852368.48 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5282926 EUR Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 692641 EUR Million in February of 1999. This page provides - Euro Area Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms In the Euro Area increased by 0.60 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in the Euro Area averaged 10.55 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29.58 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -22.95 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Changes In Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in European Union decreased by 13951.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in European Union averaged 14858.14 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46560.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -28854.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides - European Union Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Euro LIBOR Three Month Rate was at -0.22 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.69 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.39 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -0.54 percent in March of 2020. The three month euro LIBOR interest rate is the average interest rate at which a LIBOR contributor bank can obtain unsecured funding in the London interbank market for a three month period in euros. This page provides - Euro Area Three Month nterbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food In the Euro Area increased 2.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in the Euro Area averaged 1.77 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.90 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in October of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area 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 the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. In the Euro Area, benchmark interest rate is set by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. The primary objective of the ECB’s monetary policy is to maintain price stability which is to keep inflation below, but close to 2 percent over the medium term. In times of prolonged low inflation and low interest rates, ECB may also adopt non-standard monetary policy measures, such as asset purchase programmes. The official interest rate is the Main refinancing operations rate. . This page provides - Euro Area Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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