alan Sustaining the economic expansion in New Zealand By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:49:00 GMT Ensuring that permanent spending or tax cuts are implemented in a sustainable manner would encourage the strong fiscal position that New Zealand needs to meet potentially large macroeconomic shocks and long-run ageing-related costs. Full Article
alan Adjusting fiscal balances for the business cycle: new tax and expenditure elasticity estimates for OECD countries By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:34:00 GMT This paper re-estimates the elasticities of government revenue and expenditure items with respect to the output gap for OECD countries. These elasticities are used by the OECD to calculate cyclically adjusted fiscal balances. The study updates the earlier 2005 study using the most recent datasets and tax codes, the coverage being confined in this paper to 35 countries, the 34 OECD member states and Latvia. Full Article
alan Gender-balance in Parliaments: An indispensable condition for more democratic and sustainable societies By www.oecdinsights.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:17:00 GMT Women’s representation in parliaments remains a global issue. In 2016, women constituted 23% of parliamentarians over both upper and lower houses combined, with the Pacific, Arab States and Asia having the lowest representation (16.4%, 18.2%, and 19.2% respectively). Full Article
alan Algeria Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:00:00 GMT Algeria recorded a trade deficit of 2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Algeria averaged 1820.71 USD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34060 USD Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. The Algerian economy is highly dependent on petroleum and natural gas exports. Hydrocarbons account for over 95% of export earnings. Algeria main exports partners are United States, Italy, Spain, France and Canada. Algeria imports mainly capital goods, foodstuffs and consumer goods. Its main import partners are: France, China, Italy, Spain and Germany. This page provides - Algeria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Bulgaria Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:29:00 GMT Bulgaria recorded a trade deficit of 421.40 BGN Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Bulgaria averaged -666.92 BGN Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 98.50 BGN Million in July of 2017 and a record low of -2106.20 BGN Million in October of 2008. Bulgaria exports mostly fuels, manufactured goods (clothing, footwear), machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Bulgaria's main exports partners are Germany,Turkey, Italy, Greece and Romania. Bulgaria imports fuels, machinery and transport equipment, metals, raw materials. Bulgaria's main imports partners are Russia, Germany, Romania and Italy. This page provides - Bulgaria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Germany Imports from New Zealand By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:16:00 GMT Imports from New Zealand in Germany decreased to 32336 EUR THO in February from 41272 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from New Zealand in Germany averaged 50328.63 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 91141 EUR THO in July of 2018 and a record low of 21147 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from New Zealand. Full Article
alan Poland Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:17:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Poland increased to 2216021.10 PLN Million in March from 2149467 PLN Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Poland averaged 1044355.30 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2216021.10 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 208191.90 PLN Million in December of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Gabon Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:06:00 GMT Gabon recorded a trade surplus of 2018.60 CFA Billion in 2018. Balance of Trade in Gabon averaged 1975.78 CFA Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3233.90 CFA Billion in 2013 and a record low of 439.16 CFA Billion in 1998. In recent years, Gabon has been recording trade surpluses due to petroleum exports. With virtually no manufacturing industry, Gabon is dependent on imports of consumer goods and capital equipment. Gabon’s main trading partners are: China, United States and European Union. This page provides - Gabon Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Maldives Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:49:00 GMT Maldives recorded a trade deficit of 234.30 USD Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Maldives averaged -117.37 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -43.30 USD Million in April of 2005 and a record low of -258.60 USD Million in March of 2018. The Maldives runs consistent trade deficits, as it imports most of what it consumes and has a very small manufacturing base. The Maldives’ main export product is fish (accounting for over 40 percent of total exports). Others include engines and metal scrap. The Maldives mainly imports fuel, aircraft, wood, prefabricated buildings, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, vegetables and cement. The Maldive’s main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, France, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. This page provides - Maldives Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Afghanistan Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:45:00 GMT Afghanistan recorded a trade deficit of 5131.30 USD Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Afghanistan averaged -4684.60 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -1660.90 USD Million in 2005 and a record low of -8517.90 USD Million in 2012. Since 2006, Afghanistan´s trade deficit has been widening as imports have surged due to the reconstruction effort. Afghanistan main exports are: carpets and rugs; dried fruits and medical plans. Main imports are: petroleum; machinery and equipment and food items. Afghanistan´s main trading partners are: Pakistan (48 percent of total exports and 14 percent of imports) and Russia (9 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports). Others include: Iran, China, India, Japan and Turkey. This page provides - Afghanistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Manufacturing Sales By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:53:00 GMT Industrial Production in New Zealand increased 1.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in New Zealand averaged 1.47 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.60 percent in the second quarter of 1995 and a record low of -10.50 percent in the second quarter of 2009. In New Zealand, manufacturing sales refer to the year-on-year change in the volume of sales in the manufacturing sector of the economy. The survey includes 13 industries: meat and dairy product; seafood processing; fruit, oil, cereal, and other food; beverages and tobacco; textile, leather, clothing, and footwear; wood and paper products; printing; petroleum and coal product; chemical, polymer, and rubber products; non-metallic mineral products; metal products; transport equipment, machinery, and equipment; and furniture. This page provides - New Zealand Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Romania Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT Romania recorded a trade deficit of 1.28 EUR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Romania averaged -666.21 EUR Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 137.60 EUR Million in February of 1996 and a record low of -2542.10 EUR Million in September of 2008. Romania exports mostly machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, and miscellaneous manufactured articles like textiles and footwear. Romania imports machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, chemicals and fuels. More than 70% of exports and imports are with other European Union members with Italy, Germany and France being the most important. This page provides - Romania Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Romania Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Romania increased to 558342.80 RON Million in March from 539985.02 RON Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Romania averaged 391303.39 RON Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 558342.80 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 181252.30 RON Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Romania Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Croatia Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:09:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Croatia increased to 434076.80 HRK Million in February from 430472.50 HRK Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Croatia averaged 233180.40 HRK Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 434076.80 HRK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 37395.70 HRK Million in December of 1993. This page provides - Croatia Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand GDP From Transport Postal and Warehousing By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:38:00 GMT GDP From Transport in New Zealand increased to 2804 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2763 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in New Zealand averaged 1816.66 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2822 NZD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 941 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1987. This page provides - New Zealand Gdp From Transport, Postal, and Warehousing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Madagascar Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:15:00 GMT Madagascar recorded a trade deficit of 194250 million MGA in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Madagascar averaged -259072.01 million MGA from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 177517 million MGA in December of 2018 and a record low of -772177 million MGA in June of 2016. Madagascar’s systemic trade deficit is due to the country’s dependency on the imports of fuel and capital equipment. Madagascar is a net exporter of graphite, coffee and vanilla. Main trading partners are: France, China and Indonesia. This page provides - Madagascar Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Czech Republic Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:31:00 GMT 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. Full Article
alan Lithuania Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:23:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Lithuania increased to 32733.80 EUR Million in March from 32330 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Lithuania averaged 17247.24 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32733.80 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1426.30 EUR Million in December of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Government Bond 10Y By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:46:00 GMT New Zealand 10Y Bond Yield was 0.60 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the New Zealand Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 19.20 in May of 1985. 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. Full Article
alan Israel Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:53:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Israel increased to 1622240 NIS Million in November from 1616392 NIS Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Israel averaged 1320809.74 NIS Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1622240 NIS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1037203.10 NIS Million in January of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Import Prices By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:14:00 GMT Import Prices in New Zealand increased to 846 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 844 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in New Zealand averaged 537.77 points from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1128 points in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of 70.43 points in the first quarter of 1950. In New Zealand, 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 - New Zealand Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Qatar Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Qatar increased to 1588578.20 QAR Million in March from 1566173.50 QAR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Qatar averaged 301532.75 QAR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1588578.20 QAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 9829.80 QAR Million in January of 1982. This page provides - Qatar Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Macedonia Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:53:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Macedonia increased to 629160 MKD Million in November from 624755 MKD Million in October of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Macedonia averaged 361440.82 MKD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 629160 MKD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 113541 MKD Million in January of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Macedonia Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Botswana Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:47:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana increased to 99110.40 BWP Million in January from 98685.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana averaged 70917.84 BWP Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 99110.40 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 14842.25 BWP Million in December of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Ghana Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:09:00 GMT Ghana recorded a trade surplus of 487.80 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Ghana averaged -160.43 USD Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 487.80 USD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of -733.10 USD Million in October of 2013. Ghana's main exports are gold, cocoa beans and timber products. Others include tuna, aluminum, manganese ore, diamonds and horticulture. It's main exports partners are Netherlands, Burkina Faso, South Africa and United Kingdom. Ghana imports mostly industrial supplies, capital and consumer goods and foodstuffs. It's main imports partners are China, United States, Belgium, United Kingdom and France. This page provides - Ghana Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Ghana Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:15:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Ghana decreased to 129697.53 GHS Million in January from 129697.91 GHS Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Ghana averaged 42231.65 GHS Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 129697.91 GHS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 1923.60 GHS Million in December of 2002. This page provides -Ghana Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Slovenia Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:12:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Slovenia increased to 43642 EUR in March from 42933 EUR in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Slovenia averaged 45878.98 EUR from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54804 EUR in June of 2010 and a record low of 35893 EUR in January of 2007. This page provides - Slovenia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Cameroon Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:29:00 GMT Cameroon recorded a trade deficit of 43.20 CFA Franc Billion in June of 2019. Balance of Trade in Cameroon averaged -140.51 CFA Franc Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 304.50 CFA Franc Billion in December of 2006 and a record low of -1186.80 CFA Franc Billion in December of 2014. Cameroon is a net exporter of raw commodities and a net importer of high value added goods. Main exports are: oil, gas, aluminium and gold. Cameroon’s main trading partners are: China, United States, France and Belgium. This page provides - Cameroon Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Burkina Faso Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:22:00 GMT Burkina Faso recorded a trade deficit of 60.85 CFA Franc Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Burkina Faso averaged -37.03 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79.64 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -276 CFA Franc Billion in the third quarter of 2017. Burkina Faso’s systemic trade deficit is due to the country’s dependence on fuel imports and volatile exports. A drought prone climate and commodities price fluctuations influence Burkina Faso’s main exports: gold (70 percent of total exports) and cotton (13 percent). Burkina Faso main trading partners are: China, France and Ivory Coast. This page provides - Burkina Faso Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Cuba Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:02:00 GMT Cuba recorded a trade deficit of 9112 CUC Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Cuba averaged -4828.17 CUC Million from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -535.50 CUC Million in 1992 and a record low of -10570 CUC Million in 2008. Cuba runs consistent trade deficits as a result of low productivity and dependence on food imports. Cuba mainly exports nickel, cane sugar, cigars, fuel, beverages, metallic ores, fish, cement, oil and thyroid extract. Cuba mainly imports food, cereals, fuel, diesel engines, vehicles, motor parts and vegetable oils. Cuba’s main trading partners are Venezuela, China, Canada, Spain, Brazil, the Netherlands, the United States, México, Italy, France, Germany and Russia. This page provides - Cuba Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Export Prices By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:05:00 GMT Export Prices in New Zealand increased to 1268 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1231 points in the third quarter of 2019. Export Prices in New Zealand averaged 580.08 points from 1950 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1269 points in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of 85.30 points in the first quarter of 1950. In New Zealand, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - New Zealand Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan South Sudan Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:46:00 GMT South Sudan recorded a trade deficit of 2050.40 SSP Million in 2016. Balance of Trade in South Sudan averaged 881.44 SSP Million from 2008 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 6981 SSP Million in 2009 and a record low of -5843.10 SSP Million in 2012. South Sudan has recorded trade surpluses ever since its informal independence. This is due to exports of oil and still small import demand. Main trading partner is Sudan. This page provides - South Sudan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand GDP From Mining By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:29:00 GMT GDP From Mining in New Zealand increased to 774 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 755 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in New Zealand averaged 708.59 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1187 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 437 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 1988. This page provides - New Zealand Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Malaysia Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:12:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Malaysia increased to 2864821 MYR Million in March from 2832525.30 MYR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Malaysia averaged 1910127.73 MYR Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2864821 MYR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1022141.27 MYR Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Malaysia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand GDP From Utilities By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:13:00 GMT GDP From Utilities in New Zealand increased to 1729 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1714 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in New Zealand averaged 1384.78 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1729 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1040 NZD Million in the third quarter of 1992. This page provides - New Zealand Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Netherlands Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Netherlands increased to 2585516 EUR Million in March from 2551829 EUR Million in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Netherlands averaged 1333146.71 EUR Million from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2585808 EUR Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 232201 EUR Million in February of 1983. This page provides - Netherlands Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Iran Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:04:00 GMT Iran recorded a trade surplus of 12983 USD Million in the second quarter of 2018. Balance of Trade in Iran averaged 4808.44 USD Million from 1974 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 20935 USD Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -6529 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1992. Iran has been recording trade surpluses since 1999 due to a rise in the shipments of oil and natural gas (82 percent of total exports). Yet, the UN Security Council sanctions, extended in June of 2012, will have a negative impact on Iran's foreign trade. Iran main imports are: non-electrical machinery; iron and steel and chemicals and related products. Iran´s main trading partner is China (21 percent of total exports and 17 percent of imports). Others include: South Korea, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. This page provides - Iran Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Home Ownership Rate By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:43:00 GMT Home Ownership Rate in New Zealand decreased to 64.80 percent in 2013 from 66.90 percent in 2006. Home Ownership Rate in New Zealand averaged 68.80 percent from 1991 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 73.80 percent in 1991 and a record low of 64.80 percent in 2013. Home Ownership Rate in New Zealand is reported by the Statistics New Zealand. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Mongolia Banks Balance Sheet By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:29:00 GMT Banks Balance Sheet in Mongolia increased to 35859341.42 MNT Million in December from 34913955.66 MNT Million in November of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Mongolia averaged 16907104.51 MNT Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35859341.42 MNT Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3295107.90 MNT Million in January of 2008. This page provides - Mongolia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Terms of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:20:00 GMT Terms of Trade in New Zealand increased to 1498 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1460 points in the third quarter of 2019. Terms of Trade in New Zealand averaged 1075 points from 1957 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1498 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 796 points in the fourth quarter of 1975. In New Zealand, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - New Zealand Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Bolivia Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:11:00 GMT Bolivia recorded a trade surplus of 75.76 USD Million in July of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bolivia averaged 12.79 USD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 515.02 USD Million in September of 2012 and a record low of -356.08 USD Million in December of 2015. Bolivia has been recording consistent trade surpluses since 2004, mostly due to a rise in the shipments of commodities. Natural gas ,silver, zinc and soybeans account for 72 percent of total shipments. Main imports are: machinery and transport equipment , chemicals and related products and mineral fuels and lubricants. Main trading partners are: Brazil (33 percent of total exports and 18 percent of imports), Argentina (12 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports) and United States (10 percent of exports and 11 percent of imports). Others include: China, Peru and South Korea. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bolivia Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand Competitiveness Index By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:47:00 GMT New Zealand scored 76.75 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in New Zealand averaged 21.75 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 78.09 Points in 2017 and a record low of 4.91 Points in 2011. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Liechtenstein Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:06:00 GMT Liechtenstein recorded a trade surplus of 429 Million CHF in the fourth quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Liechtenstein averaged 356.13 Million CHF from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 448.27 Million CHF in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 244.86 Million CHF in the first quarter of 2009. Liechtenstein mainly exports machinery, metal by-products, vehicles, chemical products, beverages and processed food. Liechtenstein mainly imports machinery, metal by-products, chemical products, vehicles, furniture, wood and clothing. Liechtenstein’s main trading partners are Germany, Austria, the United States, Italy, China, Finland, the United Kingdom and Spain. This page provides - Liechtenstein Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand GDP Constant Prices By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:20:00 GMT GDP Constant Prices in New Zealand increased to 64399 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 64299 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in New Zealand averaged 42212.50 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64399 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 26743 NZD Million in the first quarter of 1988. This page provides - New Zealand GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Barbados Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:40:00 GMT Barbados recorded a trade deficit of 198645.29 BDS Thousand in June of 2019. Balance of Trade in Barbados averaged -126225.20 BDS Thousand from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 32282.18 BDS Thousand in October of 1981 and a record low of -287862.79 BDS Thousand in October of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Barbados Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan New Zealand KiwiSaver Rate For Employees By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:51:00 GMT The Social Security Rate For Employees in New Zealand stands at 8 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in New Zealand averaged 6.40 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8 percent in 2007 and a record low of 0 percent in 2005. In New Zealand, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of New Zealand because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - New Zealand Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Cambodia Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:08:00 GMT Cambodia recorded a trade deficit of 1422.40 KHR Billion in September of 2019. Balance of Trade in Cambodia averaged -1241.67 KHR Billion from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 363.20 KHR Billion in August of 2017 and a record low of -3753 KHR Billion in December of 2013. The garment industry in Cambodia has been expanding rapidly and as a result textiles account for more than 70% of total exports. Cambodia’s other exports include footwear, natural rubber and fish products. Cambodia mainly imports petroleum products, fabrics, vehicles, wholesale yarn, cigarettes, electrical communications equipment and medicine. Cambodia’s main trading partners are the United States, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Canada and Viet Nam. . This page provides - Cambodia Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Laos Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:19:00 GMT Laos recorded a trade surplus of 20.37 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Laos averaged -173.54 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 41.50 USD Million in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of -734.71 USD Million in the first quarter of 2015. As a landlocked communist state, Laos has a relatively closed economy and engages in trade with only a few neighbouring countries. Laos consistently runs trade deficits due to its underdeveloped infrastructure and undiversified export base. Laos' main exports are wood, clothing, coffee, electricity, metals, corn and rubber. Laos mainly imports oil, machinery and equipment, vehicles, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, beverages and cement. This page provides the latest reported value for - Laos Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
alan Republic of the Congo Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:10:00 GMT Republic of the Congo recorded a trade surplus of 6564 USD Billion in 2018. Balance of Trade in Republic of the Congo averaged 1114.08 USD Billion from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6844 USD Billion in 2011 and a record low of -1109 USD Billion in 2015. Republic of Congo has one of the largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, the country runs consistent trade surpluses. Republic of Congo also exports diamonds and timber. Main imports are: foodstuffs, machinery and clothing. Main trading partners are United States, Angola and France. This page provides - Republic of the Congo Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
alan Bhutan Balance of Trade By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:57:00 GMT Bhutan recorded a trade deficit of 8927.70 BTN Million in the second quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bhutan averaged -5217.75 BTN Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3469.80 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -12698.10 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. Recent hydroelectric projects have narrowed Bhutan’s trade deficit. Bhutan mainly exports electricity, metals, chemical products, food, wood and rubber. Bhutan mainly imports oil and fuels, base metals, machinery and electrical appliances, vehicles, wood and food. Bhutan's main trading partner is India, accounting for 90 percent of foreign trade. Other partners include Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Bangladesh and Japan. This page provides - Bhutan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article