Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nicaragua increased to 2347.80 USD Million in February from 2320.40 USD Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Nicaragua averaged 2245.43 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2837.10 USD Million in April of 2018 and a record low of 1822.30 USD Million in February of 2014. This page provides - Nicaragua Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Nicaragua decreased to 0.68 USD/Liter in April from 0.72 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Nicaragua averaged 0.94 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.35 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.47 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Nicaragua Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Nicaragua stands at B- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Nicaragua was last set at B3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Nicaragua was last reported at B- 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 Nicaragua thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Nicaragua as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Nicaragua recorded 16 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Nicaragua reported 5 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Coronavirus Cases.

Nicaragua recorded 5 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Nicaragua reported 16 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Coronavirus Deaths.

Nicaragua recorded 7 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Nicaragua reported 5 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Coronavirus Recovered.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1823745 Million SAR in March from 1893926 Million SAR in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia averaged 1420301.47 Million SAR from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2838408 Million SAR in August of 2014 and a record low of 186460 Million SAR in September of 2002. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Paraguay increased by 2619065 Million PYG in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Paraguay averaged 650191.53 Million PYG from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3550372 Million PYG in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -1716459 Million PYG in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Paraguay Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Saudi Arabia increased by 23644 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Saudi Arabia averaged 22295.31 SAR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64489 SAR Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -51388 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Saudi Arabia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1.30 percent in March from 2.14 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.84 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.24 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 0.60 percent in August of 2011. In Saudi Arabia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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 Paraguay increased 1.60 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Paraguay averaged 7.59 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32.41 percent in April of 2003 and a record low of -4.84 percent in August of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Paraguay 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 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.

The benchmark interest rate in Paraguay was last recorded at 1.25 percent. Interest Rate in Paraguay averaged 5.71 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in August of 2011 and a record low of 1.25 percent in April of 2020. In Paraguay, interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Paraguay (Banco Central del Paraguay). The official interest rate is the 14-day interest rate (la tasa de 14 días). This page provides - Paraguay Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 3.64 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of 1 percent in March of 2020. In Saudi Arabia the interest rates decisions are taken by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA). Central bank official interest rate is the Official Repo Rate (ORR). This page provides the latest reported value for - Saudi Arabia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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A devastating missile and drone attack on Saudi oil installations last week highlighted the vulnerability of global oil supplies to the threat of regional unrest. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels fighting Saudi-backed forces in neighbouring Yemen, but Saudi and US officials were quick to point the finger of blame at Iran. Geoff Dyer discusses the repercussions of the attack for the region and the oil market with Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent.

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