Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Germany increased to 28.20 in April from -49.50 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Germany averaged 21.05 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89.60 in January of 2000 and a record low of -63.90 in July of 2008. In Germany, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Zew Economic Sentiment Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in France increased to 23.10 in April from -53.30 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in France averaged 18.94 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.80 in May of 1994 and a record low of -63.90 in July of 2008. In France, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Zew Economic Sentiment Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in the United Kingdom increased to 13.20 in April from -58.50 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in the United Kingdom averaged -2.84 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61 in July of 1993 and a record low of -80.60 in August of 2019. In the UK, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides - United Kingdom Zew Economic Sentiment Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland increased to 12.70 in April from -45.80 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland averaged -7.47 from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65 in October of 2009 and a record low of -91.10 in October of 2008. In Switzerland, the CS-CFA Society Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides - Switzerland Zew Economic Sentiment Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Denmark increased to 69.80 percent in March from 69.30 percent in February of 2020. Labor Force Participation Rate in Denmark averaged 69.86 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72.80 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 67.70 percent in February of 2014. This page provides - Denmark Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Chile decreased 3.50 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Chile averaged 2.83 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.60 percent in March of 2011 and a record low of -4.40 percent in February of 2009. In Chile, the Monthly Economic Activity Indicator – IMACEC – is an index that summarizes the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating the future movements in GDP. The calculation is based on multiple IMACEC supply indicators, as well as estimates in the absence of direct monthly information which are weighted by share of economic activities in GDP in the previous year. The economic activities include: agriculture and forestry, fishing, mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas, water, construction, commerce, restaurants and hotels, transport, communications, financial intermediation, business services, housing services, education, health, other services, public administration. The index has a base value of 100 as of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Chile Leading Economic Index - 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 Spain decreased to 58.18 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 58.74 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Spain averaged 54.17 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60.55 percent in the third quarter of 2012 and a record low of 48.88 percent in the second quarter of 1985. This page provides - Spain Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Optimism Index in Albania decreased to 95.40 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 108 in the third quarter of 2019. Economic Optimism Index in Albania averaged 100.21 from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120.50 in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 78.80 in the third quarter of 2013. This page provides - Albania Economic Sentiment Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Honduras increased 2.20 percent in November of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Honduras averaged 4.86 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.60 percent in November of 2006 and a record low of -8.40 percent in April of 2009. In Honduras, the Monthly Economic Activity Index - IMAE - summarizes the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating future movements in GDP. The index aggregates the dynamics of industry (21 percent share), agriculture and fishing (14.7 percent), trade (12.4 percent) and real estate activities (9 percent). Mining, utilities, construction, hotels and restaurants, transport, financial services, public administration and health and social services account for the remaining 42.9 percent. The index has a base value of 100 as of 2000. This page provides - Honduras Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Dominican Republic increased 5.30 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Dominican Republic averaged 5.08 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in April of 2008 and a record low of -5.10 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Dominican Republic Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Armenia decreased 4.90 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Armenia averaged 5.20 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.20 percent in October of 2017 and a record low of -7.70 percent in October of 2016. In Armenia, the Economic Activity Index is a composite indicator that estimates the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month. It is presented in previous year prices. This page provides - Armenia Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Kazakhstan increased 3.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Kazakhstan averaged 3.63 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.40 percent in December of 2009 and a record low of -8.20 percent in October of 2012. Short-term economic indicator in Kazakhstan is calculated on the basis of real growth rate in six branches of economy - agriculture, industry, construction, trade, transport and communications. This page provides - Kazakhstan Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Italy increased to 19.20 in April from -57.60 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in Italy averaged 13.15 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 80.40 in January of 2000 and a record low of -61.60 in October of 2008. In Italy, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Zew Economic Sentiment Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Leading Economic Index Guatemala increased 2.60 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Guatemala averaged 3.53 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2006 and a record low of -2.80 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Guatemala Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Nicaragua decreased 7.50 percent in February of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Nicaragua averaged 3.38 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.60 percent in January of 2012 and a record low of -12.80 percent in June of 2018. In Nicaragua, the Monthly Economic Activity Index – IMAE – is an index that summarizes the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating the future movements in GDP. The economic activities include: agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, manufacturing, electricity, water, construction, commerce, restaurants and hotels, transport, communications, financial intermediation, housing services, education, health, other services, public administration. This page provides - Nicaragua Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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India has gone from being known as the world’s fastest growing large-economy to a country in the midst of a sharp economic slowdown. Jyotsna Singh discusses what’s gone wrong and what can be done to revive growth with Amy Kazmin, the FT’s South Asia bureau chief.

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This selection of economics must-reads from the last six months take on capitalism, inequality, trade, AI, the law and more. Martin Wolf tells Frederick Studemann about the books we should all be reading this winter.

Watch a video of the conversation here.

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