Military Expenditure in Ecuador increased to 2554 USD Million in 2018 from 2463 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Ecuador averaged 1206.97 USD Million from 1957 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3010 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 221 USD Million in 1959.

Fiscal Expenditure in Ecuador increased to 1787.51 USD Million in February from 1058.53 USD Million in January of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Ecuador averaged 1153.12 USD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3819.10 USD Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 140.70 USD Million in January of 2000. 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 - Ecuador Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Ecuador increased to 2680558 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2674425 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Ecuador averaged 1384930.09 USD THO from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2844942 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 368888 USD THO in the third quarter of 1999. 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 - Ecuador Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Ecuador decreased to 11349390 USD THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11355209 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Ecuador averaged 6757406.74 USD THO from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11355209 USD THO in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2059948 USD THO in the first quarter of 1990. This page provides - Ecuador Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in New Zealand increased to 12469 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12212 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in New Zealand averaged 8124.23 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12469 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 5489 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1987. 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 the latest reported value for - New Zealand Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending in New Zealand increased to 39814 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 39693 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in New Zealand averaged 24581.56 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39814 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 15207 NZD Million in the first quarter of 1988. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Credit Card Spending in New Zealand decreased to 5613 NZD Million in March from 5852 NZD Million in February of 2020. Credit Card Spending in New Zealand averaged 3938.92 NZD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5861 NZD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2155 NZD Million in November of 2002. In New Zealand, Electronic Retail Card Spending measures the credit card spending by individuals on consumables, durables, hospitality, apparel industry, motor vehicles and fuel. The electronic card transactions series covers all debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. It can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. This page provides - New Zealand Credit Card Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in New Zealand increased to 8.53 percent in April from 8.50 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in New Zealand averaged 10.45 percent from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.02 percent in July of 1988 and a record low of 7.50 percent in September of 1999. In New Zealand, the base lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to new businesses. This page provides - New Zealand Base Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Guatemala remained unchanged at 275 USD Million in 2018 from 275 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Guatemala averaged 323.86 USD Million from 1955 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 654 USD Million in 1984 and a record low of 109 USD Million in 1955.

Government Spending in Guatemala increased to 52932.50 GTQ Million in 2019 from 27370.10 GTQ Million in 2018. Government Spending in Guatemala averaged 22113.98 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52932.50 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 13587 GTQ Million in 2004. 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 - Guatemala Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Guatemala increased to 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 from 232000.30 GTQ Million in 2018. Consumer Spending in Guatemala averaged 185983.02 GTQ Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 454843.60 GTQ Million in 2019 and a record low of 122599.40 GTQ Million in 2001. This page provides - Guatemala Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala increased to 6320.90 GTQ Million in March from 5101.30 GTQ Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Guatemala averaged 3279.66 GTQ Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9915.20 GTQ Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 228.60 GTQ Million in January of 1997. 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 - Guatemala Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Nicaragua decreased to 81.30 USD Million in 2018 from 86.70 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Nicaragua averaged 42.32 USD Million from 1972 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 98.10 USD Million in 1990 and a record low of 0.10 USD Million in 1973.

Fiscal Expenditure in Nicaragua decreased to 4631.38 NIO Million in December from 7035.54 NIO Million in November of 2018. Fiscal Expenditure in Nicaragua averaged 2962.29 NIO Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8136.08 NIO Million in February of 2018 and a record low of 627.89 NIO Million in January of 2004. 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 - Nicaragua Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Nicaragua decreased to 146806.60 NIO Million in 2019 from 154414.30 NIO Million in 2018. Consumer Spending in Nicaragua averaged 108762.18 NIO Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 156802.20 NIO Million in 2017 and a record low of 65153.90 NIO Million in 1994. This page provides - Nicaragua Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Nicaragua increased to 16119.40 NIO Million in 2019 from 15389.60 NIO Million in 2018. Government Spending in Nicaragua averaged 11659.33 NIO Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17602.10 NIO Million in 2017 and a record low of 8293.70 NIO Million in 1994. 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 - Nicaragua Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Factory Orders in the United Kingdom decreased 56 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Factory Orders in the United Kingdom averaged -18.34 Net Balance from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21 Net Balance in May of 1988 and a record low of -79 Net Balance in October of 1980. In the United Kingdom, the Confederation of British Industry‘s Industrial Trends Survey of total order book balance tracks changes in the level of factory orders from around 500 companies across 38 sectors of manufacturing industry. The survey covers domestic and export orders, stocks, price, investment intentions and output expectations. For each variable, manufacturers are asked if present situation is above normal, normal or below normal. The results are presented as a weighted percentage balance, that is, the difference between the percentage of respondents replying more or up to each question minus the percentage replying less or down. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was last recorded at 2.88 percent. Interest Rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 9.55 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 80.25 percent in January of 1999 and a record low of 2.88 percent in February of 2020. Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the currency board as the monetary policy tool. The currency board is based on the fixed exchange rate of EUR 1 to KM (convertible mark) 1.95583 and the policy of non-lending to any industry. As a result, the CBBH has no powers to monetize fiscal deficit and it does not act as the lender of last resort to assist in problems related to commercial banks’ liquidity. However, the bank uses required reserves to influence monetary movements. In 2011, it began implementation of a reduced rate of 10 per cent on the maturity up to one year, while the rate applied to the base with the maturity over one year was not changed and remains at 7 percent. This page provides - Bosnia And Herzegovina Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Seychelles was last recorded at 12.31 percent. Interest Rate in Seychelles averaged 10.07 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.87 percent in April of 2019 and a record low of 2.81 percent in March of 2011. The Central Bank of Seychelles does not define a benchmark interest rate. Until September of 2013, the interest rate was the interbank loan rate. From October of 2013, the interest rate is the average prime lending rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Seychelles Average Prime Lending 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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