The stocks of goods held by firms in South Africa decreased by 40330 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in South Africa averaged 6936.62 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66699 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -59774 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 1979. In South Africa, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - South Africa 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.

The stocks of goods held by firms in the United States decreased by 16.32 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in the United States averaged 33.78 USD Billion from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 173.21 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -245.13 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2009. In the United States, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - United States Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Namibia decreased by 5225 NAD Million in 2019. Changes in Inventories in Namibia averaged -308.78 NAD Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1328.20 NAD Million in 2008 and a record low of -5225 NAD Million in 2019. In Namibia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Namibia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in France increased by 6800 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020. Changes In Inventories in France averaged 1144.83 EUR Million from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8744 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -5718 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - France Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Spain increased by 2839 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in Spain averaged 1226.53 EUR Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3071 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -3183 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2009. In Spain, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Spain 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 Sri Lanka decreased by 7711.60 LKR Million in 2019. Changes in Inventories in Sri Lanka averaged 533207.98 LKR Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1217425.70 LKR Million in 2017 and a record low of -7711.60 LKR Million in 2019. In Sri Lanka, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Sri Lanka Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Ecuador decreased by 139670 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Ecuador averaged 144519.29 USD THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 578608 USD THO in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of -236838 USD THO in the first quarter of 2016. In Ecuador, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Ecuador Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Indonesia increased by 50546.33 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in Indonesia averaged 20768.27 IDR Billion from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82372.21 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of -57612.55 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2015. In Indonesia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Indonesia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Kazakhstan increased by 2594937 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Kazakhstan averaged 675031.24 KZT Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2594937 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of -64693 KZT Million in the first quarter of 2008. In Kazakhstan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Kazakhstan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Philippines decreased by 138085.89 PHP Million in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in Philippines averaged -3072.74 PHP Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92123.96 PHP Million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of -138085.89 PHP Million in the first quarter of 2020. In Philippines, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Philippines Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Argentina decreased to 30.07 percent in March from 34.81 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Argentina averaged 64.87 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1389.88 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of 1.20 percent in March of 2004. In Argentina, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans (up to 15 days) made between banks. This page provides - Argentina up to 15 Days Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Philippines up to One Day Interbank Rate increased to 2.44 percent on Friday May 8 from 0 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in Philippines averaged 8.21 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.63 percent in October of 1997 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2017. In Philippines, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Philippines up to One Day Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Estonia increased 5.30 percent in July of 2017 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Estonia averaged 4.81 percent from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 22.96 percent in July of 1996 and a record low of -6.80 percent in December of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia 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 Equatorial Guinea was last recorded at 3.25 percent. Interest Rate in Equatorial Guinea averaged 3.40 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.25 percent in July of 2009 and a record low of 2.45 percent in July of 2015. Equatorial Guinea is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). In CEMAC, interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Central African States’ Monetary Policy Committee. The Bank of Central African States’ official rate is the prime lending rate. This page provides - Equatorial Guinea Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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. This page provides - Estonia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Sao Tome and Principe was last recorded at 9 percent. Interest Rate in Sao Tome and Principe averaged 15.49 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.50 percent in December of 1998 and a record low of 9 percent in June of 2017. In Sao Tome and Principe, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Committee of the Bank of Sao Tome and Principe. The official rate is the reference rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sao Tome and Principe 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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