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Exports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany increased to 3573593 EUR THO in February from 3518242 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany averaged 2734169.38 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4141247 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1315775 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Fabricated Metal Products.

Imports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany decreased to 2340783 EUR THO in February from 2377340 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany averaged 1734036.38 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2797821 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 923584 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Fabricated Metal Products.

GDP From Transport in Gambia increased to 2342948673 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 1957388169 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Transport in Gambia averaged 1019495199.04 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2342948673 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 935620 GMD Thousand in 1997. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Transport, Storage, Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Afghanistan decreased to 139295 AFN Million in 2018 from 140570 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Transport in Afghanistan averaged 81931.25 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 140570 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 20274.10 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Transport, Storage and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Portugal decreased to 3783 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3800.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Portugal averaged 3082.52 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3800.10 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2062.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Portugal Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Argentina decreased to 55682.72 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 57216.88 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Argentina averaged 49145.83 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61027.37 ARS Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 28143.41 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Argentina Gdp From Transport, Storage and Communication- 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.

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.

Mortgage Application in the United States increased by 0.10 percent in the week ending May 1 of 2020 over the previous week. Mortgage Applications in the United States averaged 0.57 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55.40 percent in March of 2020 and a record low of -38.80 percent in January of 2009. In the US, the MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week, whether for a purchase or to refinance. This page provides - United States MBA Mortgage Applications - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Botswana increased to 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1620.70 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Botswana averaged 963.86 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 396.50 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2004. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine in South Korea decreased to 807000 USD THO in April from 1208000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine in South Korea averaged 2192558.14 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3981000 USD THO in October of 2008 and a record low of 807000 USD THO in April of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Wireless Communication Machine.

The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Index went up to 116.6 in December of 2016 from 114.9 in November, driven by an increase in the indices of current personal finances (+2.8 percent to 113.0, the highest since May 2014) and propensity to save. At the same time, consumers showed concerns about the 2017 outlook for jobs. Mni Consumer Sentiment in China averaged 119.61 from 2007 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 131.86 in February of 2010 and a record low of 109.74 in October of 2015. The Westpac MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator tracks the degree of confidence and optimism consumers express on the economy, providing clues about retail strength and consumer spending. Survey participants are asked about their views on the current state of the economy, how they expect it to evolve over the next three months, and how it affects their spending decisions. At least 1,000 telephone interviews are conducted each month from 30 first, second and third tier cities in Eastern, Central and Western China. The score above 100 indicates that the number of optimists outweighed the number of pessimists. This page provides - China Mni Consumer Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Bolivia decreased to 1401691 BOB Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1499870 BOB Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Bolivia averaged 753450.76 BOB Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1499870 BOB Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37035 BOB Thousand in the first quarter of 1992. This page provides - Bolivia Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Optimism Index in Faroe Islands increased to 32 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 22 points in the second quarter of 2019. Economic Optimism Index in Faroe Islands averaged 19.04 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 47 points in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -29 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Faroe Islands, the economic sentiment indicator is based on indicators from business and consumer surveys. The indicators of each survey are calculated as average of 'balances' between positive and negative replies of a selection of questions, e.g. The consumer index ''is an arithmetic mean of 4 of the 15 questions in the survey. The composite indicator and each of the indicators are in the range from plus 100 to minus 100. Any single value only makes sense when compared to previous answers to the same question. This page provides - Faroe Islands Economic Sentiment Indicator- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Telecommunications Equipment Nes in Singapore increased to 1682.33 SGD Million in March from 1005.62 SGD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Telecommunications Equipment Nes in Singapore averaged 1331.35 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2079 SGD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 890.40 SGD Million in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports of Telecommunications Equipment Nes.

Business Confidence In the Euro Area decreased to -1.81 points in April from -0.28 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in the Euro Area averaged 0 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.64 points in January of 2018 and a record low of -3.34 points in March of 2009. The Business Climate Indicator (BCI) is calculated in order to receive a timely composite indicator for the manufacturing sector in the euro area. The indicator uses, as input series, five balances of opinion from the industry survey: production trends in recent months, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. The BCI therefore deviates from the industrial confidence indicator, which is based on only three input series. The survey is made by phone and covers 23,000 companies in the Euro Area. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Economic Optimism Index In the Euro Area decreased to 67 in April from 94.20 in March of 2020. Economic Optimism Index in the Euro Area averaged 99.76 from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 118.60 in May of 2000 and a record low of 65.50 in March of 2009. In the Euro Area, the Economic sentiment indicator is a composite measure (average=100) that calculates the confidence level among: manufacturers (40 percent of the index); service providers (30 percent); consumers (20 percent); retailers (5 percent) and constructors (5 percent). This page provides - Euro Area Economic Sentiment Indicator- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Optimism Index in Latvia decreased to 77.70 in April from 96.10 in March of 2020. Economic Optimism Index in Latvia averaged 94.09 from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.60 in February of 2007 and a record low of 30.10 in April of 1993. In Latvia, economic sentiment indicator refers to the general social economic situation among manufacturers, service providers, traders, constructors and consumers in a defined period. This page provides - Latvia Economic Sentiment Indicator- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Turkey increased to 47340874.38 TRY THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 46553516.32 TRY THO in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Turkey averaged 31041379.93 TRY THO from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47340874.38 TRY THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 21779242.77 TRY THO in the third quarter of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Gdp From Public Administration - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Ireland increased to 8225 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 8152 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Ireland averaged 6171.48 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8225 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4306 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Ireland Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Australia decreased to 1724 Persons in July from 1731 Persons in June of 2018. Asylum Applications in Australia averaged 977.72 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5937 Persons in March of 2017 and a record low of 222 Persons in July of 2005. In Australia, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Australia Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Canada increased to 5187 Persons in April from 4133 Persons in March of 2018. Asylum Applications in Canada averaged 2342.94 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8695 Persons in August of 2017 and a record low of 661 Persons in February of 2013. In Canada, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Canada Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in New Zealand increased to 32 Persons in October from 22 Persons in September of 2018. Asylum Applications in New Zealand averaged 39.51 Persons from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 208 Persons in July of 2000 and a record low of 0 Persons in January of 2016. In New Zealand, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - New Zealand Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in South Korea decreased to 839 Persons in September from 1059 Persons in August of 2018. Asylum Applications in South Korea averaged 205.56 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2260 Persons in May of 2018 and a record low of 1 Persons in April of 1999. In South Korea, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - South Korea Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Germany decreased to 8355 in December from 11160 in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Germany averaged 14925.07 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 92105 in August of 2016 and a record low of 1535 in March of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Belgium decreased to 2070 persons in November from 2480 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Belgium averaged 1577.73 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6360 persons in September of 2015 and a record low of 725 persons in April of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Bulgaria decreased to 95 persons in November from 215 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Bulgaria averaged 627.05 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3530 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 25 persons in May of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Spain decreased to 10490 persons in December from 13850 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Spain averaged 2072.71 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13850 persons in November of 2019 and a record low of 145 persons in April of 2012. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Norway decreased to 160 persons in December from 200 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Norway averaged 844.34 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8570 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 120 persons in May of 2019. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Netherlands decreased to 2075 persons in November from 2100 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Netherlands averaged 1495.66 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9965 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 605 persons in May of 2012. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Hungary increased to 30 persons in November from 25 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Hungary averaged 3211.87 persons from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46720 persons in August of 2015 and a record low of 25 persons in August of 2018. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Poland remained unchanged at 260 persons in November from 260 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Poland averaged 584.12 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2855 persons in May of 2013 and a record low of 125 persons in January of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Slovenia decreased to 265 persons in November from 405 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Slovenia averaged 76.89 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 405 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 0 persons in October of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Sweden decreased to 1800 persons in November from 2455 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Sweden averaged 3617.83 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38535 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 1250 persons in April of 2017. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Iceland increased to 75 persons in November from 70 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Iceland averaged 70.27 persons from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 255 persons in November of 2016 and a record low of 5 persons in May of 2015. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies. This page provides - Iceland Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Finland decreased to 195 persons in November from 205 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Finland averaged 592.79 persons from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10805 persons in September of 2015 and a record low of 155 persons in April of 2019. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Switzerland decreased to 1025 persons in November from 1120 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Switzerland averaged 1636.87 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5555 persons in November of 2015 and a record low of 750 persons in February of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Cyprus increased to 1340 persons in October from 1010 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Cyprus averaged 307.78 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1340 persons in October of 2019 and a record low of 65 persons in June of 2013. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Turkey increased to 16207 Persons in August from 10321 Persons in July of 2018. Asylum Applications in Turkey averaged 2821.43 Persons from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23066 Persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 131 Persons in February of 2004. In Turkey, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Turkey Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Liechtenstein decreased to 0 persons in December from 5 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Liechtenstein averaged 8.75 persons from 2016 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 persons in January of 2017 and a record low of 0 persons in January of 2016. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies. This page provides - Liechtenstein Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Asylum Applications in Luxembourg decreased to 160 persons in November from 220 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Luxembourg averaged 150.21 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 430 persons in December of 2015 and a record low of 40 persons in June of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Slovakia increased to 15 persons in December from 5 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Slovakia averaged 21.81 persons from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160 persons in December of 2015 and a record low of 0 persons in February of 2016. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Czech Republic increased to 115 persons in November from 100 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Czech Republic averaged 75.73 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 200 persons in February of 2019 and a record low of 20 persons in July of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Croatia increased to 180 persons in November from 140 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Croatia averaged 76.45 persons from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 395 persons in October of 2016 and a record low of 5 persons in May of 2015. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Asylum Applications in Greece decreased to 8220 persons in December from 10315 persons in November of 2019. Asylum Applications in Greece averaged 2708.70 persons from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10315 persons in November of 2019 and a record low of 390 persons in August of 2014. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.