The stocks of goods held by firms in Austria increased by 1083.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Changes In Inventories in Austria averaged 320.95 EUR Million from 1988 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1363.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -595.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Austria, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Austria Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Australia increased by 118 AUD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Australia averaged 485.92 AUD Million from 1974 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4265 AUD Million in the first quarter of 2005 and a record low of -3884 AUD Million in the fourth quarter of 2008. In Australia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Australia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Australia increased to 1.22 percent in September from 1.10 percent in August of 2019. Interbank Rate in Australia averaged 6.25 percent from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.18 percent in August of 1986 and a record low of 1.10 percent in July of 2019. In Australia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Australia Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Austria remained unchanged at -0.33 percent in April from -0.33 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Austria averaged 2.70 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.87 percent in December of 1991 and a record low of -0.44 percent in July of 2019. In Austria, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Austria Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Austria increased 1.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Austria averaged 1.89 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.76 percent in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.10 percent in May of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Austria Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in Australia increased 3.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Australia averaged 5.23 percent from 1973 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 1973 and a record low of -3.20 percent in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Australia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides - Austria Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Australia was last recorded at 0.25 percent. Interest Rate in Australia averaged 4.23 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in January of 1990 and a record low of 0.25 percent in March of 2020. In Australia, interest rates decisions are taken by the Reserve Bank of Australia's Board. The official interest rate is the cash rate. The cash rate is the rate charged on overnight loans between financial intermediaries, is determined in the money market as a result of the interaction of demand for and supply of overnight funds. This page provides - Australia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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