The Ecuador General Index decreased 22 points or 1.57% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Ecuador. Historically, the Ecuador General Index reached an all time high of 1430.67 in February of 2019. The Ecuador General Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of companies listed on the Quito Stock Exchange and on the Guayaquil Stock Exchange in Ecuador.

Living Wage Individual in Argentina increased to 10400 ARS/Month in 2018 from 8560 ARS/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Argentina averaged 8340 ARS/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10400 ARS/Month in 2018 and a record low of 6550 ARS/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Government Spending in Kosovo increased to 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 847.70 EUR Million in 2017. Government Spending in Kosovo averaged 784.05 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 620.80 EUR Million in 2008. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Kosovo Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Argentina decreased 0.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Argentina averaged 0.18 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in July of 2003 and a record low of -4.60 percent in February of 2001. In Argentina, the Leading Index (ILCIF) anticipates turning points in economic activity throughout the cycle. The index is composed by ten selected series according to their compliance, temporal consistency, economic rationality, representativeness and availability. These series are the following: stock market index of Buenos Aires, Merval Argentina, approved building plans, cement dispatches, bankruptcies, authorized contracts of property transactions, consumer confidence index, M2 Money Supply, metallurgical industry, use of intermediate goods. The index has a base value of 100 as of January of 1993. This page provides - Argentina Leading Composite Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Argentina was worth 450 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Argentina represents 0.37 percent of the world economy. GDP in Argentina averaged 203.67 USD Billion from 1962 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 642.70 USD Billion in 2017 and a record low of 18.30 USD Billion in 1963. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina remained unchanged at 47.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 47.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina averaged 45.99 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47.70 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 44.50 percent in the second quarter of 2015. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Argentina Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Argentina decreased to 35626.10 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 35983.05 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Argentina averaged 47384.49 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110971.40 ARS Million in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 27522.75 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Argentina Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina is the 83 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Argentina averaged 88.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106 in 2016 and a record low of 70 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing 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. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables 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. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina was at 22.63 percent on Friday May 8. Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina averaged 14.66 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.38 percent in May of 2002 and a record low of 0 percent in January of 2002. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina.

The Social Security Rate in Argentina stands at 43.70 percent. Social Security Rate in Argentina averaged 43.67 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44 percent in 2007 and a record low of 40 percent in 2006. In Argentina, 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 Argentina because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Argentina Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Argentina decreased to 286.20 Thousand Tonnes in March from 343.78 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Argentina averaged 344.01 Thousand Tonnes from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529 Thousand Tonnes in July of 2008 and a record low of 98 Thousand Tonnes in February of 1984. This page has Steel Production values for Argentina.

The Sales Tax Rate in Egypt stands at 14 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Egypt averaged 11.27 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14 percent in 2017 and a record low of 10 percent in 2007. In Egypt, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Egypt. This page provides - Egypt Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina recorded a Current Account deficit of 1052.06 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Argentina averaged -1071.21 USD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4297.83 USD Million in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of -9425.71 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in Germany decreased to 383.95 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019 from 396.15 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Germany averaged 309.88 EUR Billion from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 503.44 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of 206.35 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2004. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Germany Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Kosovo decreased to 600.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 610.80 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Kosovo averaged 918.53 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1779.30 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 408.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Kosovo Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Argentina increased to 491603.60 ARS Million in March from 455101 ARS Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Argentina averaged 70139.87 ARS Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 627465.40 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3240.10 ARS Million in February of 1993. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Argentina Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Argentina decreased to 110423 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 126003 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Argentina averaged 126252.58 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164572 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of 71794 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Argentina Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Argentina increased by 103.68 USD Millions in March of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in Argentina averaged 195.81 USD Millions from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 734.77 USD Millions in February of 2019 and a record low of 18.22 USD Millions in November of 2014. This page provides - Argentina Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors in Switzerland increased to 231.15 CHF Million in March from 231.04 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors in Switzerland averaged 175.71 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 326.92 CHF Million in October of 2008 and a record low of 55 CHF Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Generation of Current, Electric Motors.

Gasoline Prices in Argentina decreased to 0.80 USD/Liter in April from 0.83 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Argentina averaged 1.12 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.46 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.60 USD/Liter in December of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Denmark recorded a government budget surplus of 17309 DKK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Denmark averaged 3384.65 DKK Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30469 DKK Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -23096 DKK Million in the second quarter of 2012. 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 - Denmark Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Denmark increased to 311865 DKK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 302149 DKK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Revenues in Denmark averaged 238858.35 DKK Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 313843 DKK Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 166667 DKK Million in the third quarter of 1999. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Denmark Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Chile decreased to 204238.16 USD Million in February from 205992.11 USD Million in January of 2020. External Debt in Chile averaged 96399.46 USD Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 205992.11 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 2435 USD Million in May of 2009. In Chile, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Chile External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Argentina in Spain increased to 70433.52 EUR THO in February from 52716.70 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports to Argentina in Spain averaged 92689.14 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 195484.63 EUR THO in October of 2017 and a record low of 52716.70 EUR THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports to Argentina.

Imports of Electric Motors & Generators in Japan increased to 18365.33 JPY Million in March from 13490.79 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Electric Motors & Generators in Japan averaged 12137.46 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29021.96 JPY Million in June of 2011 and a record low of 2285.71 JPY Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Electric Motors & Generators.

Retail Sales in Argentina increased 72.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Argentina averaged 22.58 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72.70 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of -40.30 percent in January of 2002. In Argentina, retail sales measure the annual change in the value of retail sales in shopping malls in the greater Buenos Aires area. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Denmark increased to 294555 DKK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 287297 DKK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Denmark averaged 235473.76 DKK Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 294555 DKK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 167459 DKK Million in the first quarter of 1999. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Denmark Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Argentina increased to 657908.60 ARS Million in March from 522678.70 ARS Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Argentina averaged 74554.06 ARS Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 852868.20 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3240.10 ARS Million in February of 1993. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Argentina Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Argentina decreased 44.76 percent in January of 2016 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Argentina averaged 1.16 percent from 1997 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 60.30 percent in December of 2015 and a record low of -44.76 percent in January of 2016. Retail Sales MoM in Argentina is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC). In Argentina, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Argentina, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Remittances in Argentina increased to 1078 USD Million in 2013 from 991 USD Million in 2012. Remittances in Argentina averaged 705.08 USD Million from 2001 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 1078 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 100 USD Million in 2001. Remittances in Argentina is reported by the Inter-American Development Bank. This page provides - Argentina Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imp: Mfc Of Steam Generators, Exc Central Heating Water Boilers in Italy increased to 2.07 EUR Million in January from 1.64 EUR Million in December of 2019. Imp: Mfc Of Steam Generators, Exc Central Heating in Italy averaged 3.08 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.10 EUR Million in June of 2007 and a record low of 0 EUR Million in October of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imp: Mfc of Steam Generators, Exc Central Heating.

Government Debt in Malta decreased to 5614.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 5832 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Malta averaged 4133.18 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5903.80 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1045 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Malta Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States increased to 6140 USD Million in March from 5987 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States averaged 5368.41 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7181 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2867 USD Million in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Argentina increased to 9387306.53 USD Million in March from 9021348.75 USD Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Argentina averaged 2587008.38 USD Million from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9387306.53 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 446265.84 USD Million in January of 2012. This page provides - Argentina Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Argentina increased by 2294 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Argentina averaged 2897.94 ARS Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34164 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -18449 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2019. In Argentina, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Argentina 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.

The benchmark interest rate in Argentina was last recorded at 38 percent. Interest Rate in Argentina averaged 62.27 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, Money Market Rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Argentina (Banco Central de la República Argentina, BCRA). On August 2018, the seven-day ‘Liquidity Notes,’ or Leliq replaced the yield on the 35-day Lebac bonds introduced in December of 2015 as the benchmark policy rate. On September 28th 2018, the central bank implemented a new monetary policy framework with a goal of zero growth of the monetary base from October 2018 until June 2019, as part of the USD 57 billion financing deal with the IMF. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Money Market 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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