The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Czech Republic decreased to 104.30 points in March of 2020 from 106.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Czech Republic averaged 95.75 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.50 points in July of 2018 and a record low of 64.20 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Czech Republic Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment in Czech Republic decreased by 0.30 in December of 2019. Employment Change in Czech Republic averaged 0.06 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.60 percent in the first quarter of 1996 and a record low of -1.30 percent in the second quarter of 2009. In Czech Republic, employment change refers to the quarterly change in the number of persons who work for pay or profit, or perform unpaid family work. Estimates include both full-time and part-time employment. This page provides - Czech Republic Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Czech Republic increased to 75.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 75.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Czech Republic averaged 67.50 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 75.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 63.70 percent in the first quarter of 2004. In Czech Republic, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Czech Republic Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Czech Republic increased to 8201518.60 CZK Million in February from 8139085.60 CZK Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Czech Republic averaged 3834789.71 CZK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8201518.60 CZK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 1097835 CZK Million in March of 1993. This page provides - Czech Republic Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Czech Republic decreased to 1136944.80 CZK Million in February from 1140474.60 CZK Million in January of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Czech Republic averaged 786497.16 CZK Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1158624.20 CZK Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 425332.80 CZK Million in May of 2003. This page provides - Czech Republic Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Czech Republic increased to 14.65 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11.54 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Czech Republic averaged 11.44 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.69 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 7.23 percent in the third quarter of 2001. This page provides - Czech Republic Personal and Households Deposits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Czech Republic increased to 1740468 CZK Million in 2019 from 1734626 CZK Million in 2018. Government Debt in Czech Republic averaged 1097156.48 CZK Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1840412 CZK Million in 2013 and a record low of 211777 CZK Million in 1996. This page provides - Czech Republic Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic increased to 4932508.49 CZK Million in March from 4809042.72 CZK Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic averaged 2784484.53 CZK Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4932508.49 CZK Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1326829.94 CZK Million in June of 2002. Czech Republic Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. As of 2016, the central bank has changed the main monetary indicator from the previously used M2 monetary aggregate in the national definition to the harmonised M3 monetary aggregate under harmonised monetary statistics compiled in accordance with E(S)CB methodological guidelines. This page provides - Czech Republic Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Czech Republic increased to 3.40 percent in April from 3 percent in March of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Czech Republic averaged 5.37 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.69 percent in January of 2004 and a record low of 0.09 percent in February of 1990. In Czech Republic, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Czech Republic Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Czech Republic decreased 8.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Czech Republic averaged 0.25 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in August of 2000 and a record low of -8.70 percent in March of 2020. In Czech Republic, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Czech Republic Industrial Production MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Czech Republic increased to 326080.62 CZK Million in March from 314297.44 CZK Million in February of 2020. Imports in Czech Republic averaged 162724.38 CZK Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 400658 CZK Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 14204 CZK Million in January of 1992. Czech Republic imports mainly machinery and transportation equipment, raw materials, fuels and chemicals. Its major import partners are European Union countries, China, Russia and Japan. This page includes: Czech Republic Imports chart, historical data and news. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Czech Republic decreased 10.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Czech Republic averaged 3.26 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of -20.70 percent in February of 2009. In Czech Republic, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Czech Republic Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Czech Republic recorded a government budget deficit of 49043.36 CZK Million in April of 2020. Government Budget Value in Czech Republic averaged -4526.97 CZK Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45869.48 CZK Million in January of 2016 and a record low of -79160 CZK Million in December of 2007. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Czech Republic decreased to 5277.42 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 5304.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Czech Republic averaged 4971.11 Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5326.33 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 4675.90 Thousand in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Czech Republic Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Czech Republic stands at AA- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Czech Republic was last set at Aa3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Czech Republic was last reported at AA- with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Czech Republic thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Czech Republic as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Czech Republic recorded 8078 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 270 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Cases.

Czech Republic recorded 273 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 8078 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Deaths.

Czech Republic recorded 4414 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 273 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Recovered.

Business Confidence in South Africa decreased to 18 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 26 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in South Africa averaged 43.29 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92 points in the third quarter of 1980 and a record low of 12 points in the fourth quarter of 1977. In South Africa, the BER Business Confidence Index covers 1,400 business people in the building sector, 1,400 in the trade sector and 1,000 in manufacturing. The survey assesses the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories and selling prices. The index varies on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - South Africa Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Czech Republic decreased to 73.80 points in April from 93.10 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Czech Republic averaged 96.65 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.80 points in February of 2007 and a record low of 69.10 points in March of 1999. In Czech Republic, the business confidence survey measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the performance of the economy and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects. Czech Statistical Office business confidence indicator is a weighted average of seasonally adjusted confidence indicators in industry, construction, trade and in selected services. This page provides - Czech Republic Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Mexico decreased to 37.40 points in April from 43.50 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Mexico averaged 51.68 points from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.70 points in February of 2007 and a record low of 34 points in February of 2009. In Mexico, the Monthly Survey of Business Opinion (EMOE) measures the expectations of business executives regarding production, capacity utilization, employment and inventories, in the short, medium and long run. The survey also trials the expectations concerning the general economic environment and how it may affect business activity. The EMOE has a national coverage and it is measured on a scale of 0 to 100, where levels above 50 indicate optimism, 50 neutrality and below 50 pessimism. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Electricity Production in Lithuania increased to 369 Gigawatt-hour in December from 300 Gigawatt-hour in November of 2019. Electricity Production in Lithuania averaged 477.38 Gigawatt-hour from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1406 Gigawatt-hour in January of 2009 and a record low of 155 Gigawatt-hour in May of 2012. This page has Electricity Production values for Lithuania.

Medical Doctors in Lithuania increased to 4.85 per 1000 people in 2017 from 4.77 per 1000 people in 2016. Medical Doctors in Lithuania averaged 3.97 per 1000 people from 1965 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4.85 per 1000 people in 2017 and a record low of 1.77 per 1000 people in 1965. This page includes a chart with historical data for Lithuania Medical Doctors.

ICU Beds in Lithuania averaged 777.37 per 100K people from 1992 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 1136.96 per 100K people in December of 1992 and a record low of 634.39 per 100K people in December of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Lithuania ICU Beds.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Lithuania increased to 111.50 points in January from 111 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index CPI in Lithuania averaged 73.54 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.50 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 0.20 points in January of 1991. In Lithuania, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Lithuania Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Lithuania increased to 133.77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 132.36 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Lithuania averaged 104.26 points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 134.49 points in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 82.75 points in the first quarter of 2010. In Lithuania, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Lithuania House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Namibia decreased to 913 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1099 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Namibia averaged 858.04 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1335.62 USD Million in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 323 USD Million in the second quarter of 2001. This page provides - Namibia Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Namibia increased to 139.98 points in March from 139.85 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Namibia averaged 45.33 points from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 139.98 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 2.06 points in January of 1972. In Namibia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Namibia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Czech Republic 10Y Bond Yield was 1.12 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Czech Republic Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.68 in November of 2000. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Iceland 10Y Bond Yield was 2.45 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Iceland Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 15.01 in October of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Mexico 10Y Bond Yield was 5.98 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Mexico Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.07 in September of 2001. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

South Africa Government Bond Yield 10Y was 9.29 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the South Africa Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 20.69 in August of 1998. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

South Africa recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in South Africa averaged -3.43 percent of GDP from 1989 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -7.40 percent of GDP in 1992. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - South Africa Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Czech Republic recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Czech Republic averaged -3.02 percent of GDP from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.50 percent of GDP in 2017 and a record low of -12.40 percent of GDP in 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Czech Republic Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in South Africa increased to 9.49 percent in March from 5.09 percent in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in South Africa averaged 13.60 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35.88 percent in July of 1981 and a record low of -2.35 percent in May of 1966. Private sector credit measures year over year change in the bank lending to domestic private sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Private Sector Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Private Sector Credit in Mexico increased to 5210090813 MXN Thousand in March from 4907537247 MXN Thousand in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Mexico averaged 1763278403.52 MXN Thousand from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5210090813 MXN Thousand in March of 2020 and a record low of 458609006 MXN Thousand in February of 2002. This page provides - Mexico Private Sector Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Czech Republic increased to 3227974.01 CZK Million in March from 3169067.55 CZK Million in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Czech Republic averaged 1572673.94 CZK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3227974.01 CZK Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 588000 CZK Million in January of 1993. This page provides - Czech Republic Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Medical Doctors in Israel increased to 3.33 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.29 per 1000 people in 2017. Medical Doctors in Israel averaged 2.86 per 1000 people from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.62 per 1000 people in 1997 and a record low of 1.45 per 1000 people in 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel Medical Doctors.

ICU Beds in Israel averaged 286.59 per 100K people from 1988 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 368.70 per 100K people in December of 1988 and a record low of 233.45 per 100K people in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Israel ICU Beds.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Israel increased to 98.10 points in March of 2020 from 97.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Israel averaged 70.54 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.21 points in September of 2012 and a record low of 0.35 points in January of 1983. This page provides - Israel Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel increased to 100.70 points in March from 100.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel averaged 35.90 points from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.70 points in May of 2019 and a record low of 0 points in October of 1951. In Israel, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Israel increased to 424.10 points in February from 420.70 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Israel averaged 249.48 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 424.10 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 117.20 points in February of 1994. In Israel, the housing index refers to House Price Index and is based on the value of all dwellings in Israel. This page provides - Israel House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa decreased to 58.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa averaged 52.84 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 48.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - South Africa Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Czech Republic increased to 6.20 percent in March from 5.30 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Czech Republic averaged 13.47 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.80 percent in October of 2004 and a record low of 4.80 percent in December of 2019. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in Algeria remained unchanged at 126.70 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019 from 126.70 Index Points in the first quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Algeria averaged 135.22 Index Points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 222.60 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 77.80 Index Points in the first quarter of 2010. In Algeria, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 111.40 Index Points in April from 111.30 Index Points in March of 2018. Import Prices in the United Kingdom averaged 70.54 Index Points from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 114.10 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 12 Index Points in February of 1970. In the United Kingdom, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - United Kingdom Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Slovenia increased to 101.70 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 96.70 Index Points in the third quarter of 2016. Import Prices in Slovenia averaged 101.24 Index Points from 2001 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 113.60 Index Points in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of 88 Index Points in the third quarter of 2009. In Slovenia, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Slovenia Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Norway increased to 153.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 147.40 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Norway averaged 104.09 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 71.76 points in the first quarter of 1980. In Norway, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Norway Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Burundi increased to 99.90 points in the third quarter of 2019 from 93.59 points in the second quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Burundi averaged 92.25 points from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.88 points in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 81.53 points in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Burundi Import Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Ireland increased to 94.40 points in December from 90.60 points in November of 2019. Import Prices in Ireland averaged 81.59 points from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111.90 points in November of 2000 and a record low of 14.30 points in January of 1970. In Ireland, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.