Consumer Credit In the Euro Area decreased to 714226.28 EUR Million in March from 721659.08 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in the Euro Area averaged 565365.82 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 722396.80 EUR Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 359891.93 EUR Million in September of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Deflator In the Euro Area increased to 105.64 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 105.08 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in the Euro Area averaged 89.27 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 105.64 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 72.24 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area GDP Deflator - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area contracted 3.80 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the Euro Area averaged 0.35 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.30 percent in the second quarter of 1997 and a record low of -3.80 percent in the first quarter of 2020. The Euro Area is an economic and monetary union of 19 European countries that adopted the euro as their currency. It is the second largest economy in the world and if it was a country it would be the third most populous with 341 million inhabitants. Germany, France, Italy and Spain are the most important economies accounting respectively for 29 percent, 20 percent, 15 percent and 10 percent of the bloc’s GDP. This page provides - Euro Area GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence In the Euro Area decreased to -22.70 points in April from -11.60 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in the Euro Area averaged -10.01 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of -1.50 points in May of 2000 and a record low of -23.90 points in March of 2009. in the Euro Area, the Consumer Economic Sentiment Indicator measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the economy. The survey is made by phone and covers 23 000 households in the Euro Area. The number of households sample varies across the zone. The questions focus on current economic and financial situation, savings intention as well as on expected developments regarding: consumer price indexes, general economic situation and major purchases of durable goods. The Consumer ESI measures consumer confidence on a scale of -100 to 100, where -100 indicate extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices In the Euro Area decreased to 102.40 points in March from 104 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in the Euro Area averaged 80.75 points from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.20 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 49.10 points in January of 1981. in the Euro Area, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Productivity In the Euro Area decreased to 102.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 102.40 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in the Euro Area averaged 93.13 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 102.50 points in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 81.80 points in the first quarter of 1995. In the Euro Area, productivity refers to real labour productivity per hour worked. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Productivity - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Euro Area recorded a trade surplus of 23000 EUR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in the Euro Area averaged 6765.90 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30614.30 EUR Million in July of 2015 and a record low of -16418.80 EUR Million in January of 2011. Euro Area runs regular trade surpluses primarily due to its high export of manufactured goods such as machinery and vehicles. Euro area is a net importer of energy and raw materials. Germany, Italy, France and Netherlands account for the largest share of total trade. Main trading partners are the United Kingdom (12 percent of total exports and 10 percent of imports) and the United States (13 percent of exports and 6 percent of imports). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population In the Euro Area was estimated at 341.9 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Euro Area had a population of 260.4 million people. The population of Euro Area represents 4.83 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 21 people on the planet is a resident of Euro Area. Data from 1960 until 1974 refers to EA18, whereas from 1975 to present year refers to EA19. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending In the Euro Area increased to 1529.45 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1527.70 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in the Euro Area averaged 1348.81 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1529.45 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1103.13 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending In the Euro Area increased to 582.74 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 580.74 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in the Euro Area averaged 497.36 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 582.74 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 401.12 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1995. 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 - Euro Area Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The ASPI decreased 1537 points or 25.16% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Sri Lanka. Historically, the Sri Lanka Stock Market (CSE All Share) reached an all time high of 7863.74 in February of 2011. The Colombo All-Share Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. It is a capitalization weighted index. The Colombo All-Share Index has a base value of 100 as of 1985. .

The DSEI decreased 207 points or 10.05% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Tanzania. Historically, the Tanzania All Share Index DSEI reached an all time high of 2850.15 in June of 2015. The ATanzania All Share Index DSEI is a market capitalization weighted index with a base reference of 1000. The index includes all stocks listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

The Estirad decreased 332 points or 20.61% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bahrain. Historically, the Bahrain Stock Market (Bahrain All Share) reached an all time high of 1669.64 in February of 2020. The Bahrain Bourse All Share Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of share-holding companies listed on the Bahrain Bourse. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The BAX has a base value of around 1000 as 2004.The BAX is a stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies based in Bahrain.

Construction Pmi In the Euro Area decreased to 15.10 points in April from 33.50 points in March of 2020. Construction Pmi in the Euro Area averaged 48.88 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 15.10 points in April of 2020. Data are collected at mid-month, asking respondents to compare a variety of business conditions with the situation one month ago. A reading of below 50.0 indicates that the economy is generally declining, above 50.0 that it is generally expanding and exactly 50.0 indicates no change on the level recorded the previous month. This page provides - Euro Area Construction Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Services PMI In the Euro Area decreased to 12 points in April from 26.40 points in March of 2020. Services PMI in the Euro Area averaged 51.62 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.30 points in June of 2007 and a record low of 12 points in April of 2020. The Eurozone Services PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is based on data collected from a representative panel of around 2,000 private service sector firms. National services data are included for Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Republic of Ireland. The index tracks variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men In the Euro Area increased to 64.36 in 2018 from 64.27 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in the Euro Area averaged 63.78 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 64.36 in 2018 and a record low of 62.24 in 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retirement Age Men - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area was worth 14000 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Euro Area represents 11.56 percent of the world economy. GDP in the Euro Area averaged 5807.33 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14124.88 USD Billion in 2008 and a record low of 245.46 USD Billion in 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area 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 the Euro Area increased to 57.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 57.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in the Euro Area averaged 56.83 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 55 percent in the second quarter of 2001. This page provides - Euro Area Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves In the Euro Area increased to 75.34 USD Billion in March from 73.71 USD Billion in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in the Euro Area averaged 53.29 USD Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75.88 USD Billion in August of 2019 and a record low of 34.91 USD Billion in February of 2005. in the Euro Area, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the bloc central bank. The reserves are made of foreign currencies and gold. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Euro Area Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women In the Euro Area increased to 63.96 in 2018 from 63.86 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in the Euro Area averaged 63.12 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.96 in 2018 and a record low of 61.66 in 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retirement Age Women - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Composite Pmi In the Euro Area decreased to 13.60 points in April from 29.70 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in the Euro Area averaged 51.91 points from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.80 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 13.60 points in April of 2020. In the Euro Area, the Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index tracks business trends across both the manufacturing and service sectors, based on data collected from a representative panel of over 5,000 companies (60 percent from the manufacturing sector and 40 percent from the services sector). The index tracks variables such as sales, new orders, employment, inventories and prices. National data are included for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Greece and the Republic of Ireland. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in business activity and below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Composite PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate In the Euro Area remained unchanged at -0.50 percent in April from -0.50 percent in March of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.27 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of -0.50 percent in September of 2019. The deposit facility, as a standing facility, aims to absorb overnight liquidity, signal the general stance of monetary policy and normally provides a floor for the overnight market interest rate. The deposit facility is used at overnight deposits with the national central banks. This page provides - Euro Area Deposit Interest Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment In the Euro Area increased to 117277.70 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 116318.80 Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in the Euro Area averaged 112848.11 Thousand from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 118849 Thousand in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 107485.60 Thousand in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Euro Area Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Euro Area recorded a Current Account surplus of 33.84 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Current Account in the Euro Area averaged 7.70 EUR Billion from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50.38 EUR Billion in December of 2017 and a record low of -33.54 EUR Billion in January of 2008. 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 - Euro Area Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government spending In the Euro Area was last recorded at 47.1 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in the Euro Area averaged 48.30 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52.90 percent in 1995 and a record low of 45.60 percent in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Euro Area Marginal Lending Rate was at 0.25 percent on Friday May 8. Lending Rate in the Euro Area averaged 2.42 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0.25 percent in March of 2016. In the Euro Area, the marginal lending facility aims to provide overnight liquidity, signal the general stance of monetary policy and normally provides a ceiling for the overnight market interest rate. This facility is available to eligible counterparties on their own initiative, subject to their fulfilment of certain operational access conditions. Counterparties can use the marginal lending facility to obtain overnight liquidity from the national central banks against eligible assets. Under normal circumstances, there are no credit limits or other restrictions on counterparties' access to the facility, apart from the requirement to present sufficient underlying assets. The marginal lending facility is administered in a decentralised manner by the national central banks. This page provides - Euro Area Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs In the Euro Area decreased to 103.50 points in the third quarter of 2019 from 110.90 points in the second quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in the Euro Area averaged 97.21 points from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110.90 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 83.40 points in the first quarter of 2009. In the Euro Area, unit labour costs are a measure of total labour costs per unit of output calculated as the ratio of compensation per employee to labour productivity (defined as GDP per person employed). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Labour Costs - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation In the Euro Area increased to 623.10 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 597.93 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the Euro Area averaged 511.31 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 623.10 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 400.30 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate In the Euro Area remained unchanged at 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in the Euro Area averaged 4.38 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.30 percent in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2.70 percent in the third quarter of 2008. In the Euro Area, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Long Term Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes in Switzerland decreased to 854.40 CHF Million in March from 952.84 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes in Switzerland averaged 855.72 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1090.34 CHF Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 5 CHF Million in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Textiles, Wearing Apparel & Shoes.

Disposable Personal Income In the Euro Area increased to 1824413 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1819486 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in the Euro Area averaged 1462864.82 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1824413 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1059295 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Disposable Personal Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Clothing Accessories & Apparel in Japan increased to 11864.08 JPY Million in March from 7953.26 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Clothing Accessories & Apparel in Japan averaged 12942.05 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31717.59 JPY Million in August of 1989 and a record low of 5076.10 JPY Million in March of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Clothing Accessories & Apparel.

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 9.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in the Euro Area averaged 1.11 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in July of 2000 and a record low of -9.20 percent in March of 2020. In the Euro Area, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among them, food drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (39.3 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (12.0 percent share); computer equipment books and other (11.4 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (9.9 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9.1 percent share); other non-food products (6.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (2.9 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (25.9 percent), followed by France (21.7 percent), Italy (16.1 percent) and Spain (11.4 percent). Others are Netherlands (5.2 percent); Belgium (4.3 percent); Greece (3.0 percent); Austria (2.8 percent); Portugal (2.4 percent); Finland (1.8 percent); Ireland (1.7 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.8 percent each); Slovenia (0.6 percent); Lithuania (0.4 percent); Latvia and Cyprus (0.3 percent); Estonia (0.2 percent) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in Sri Lanka increased to 324434 LKR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 282904 LKR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Sri Lanka averaged 224225.08 LKR Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 324434 LKR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 135720 LKR Million in the second quarter of 2010. This page provides - Sri Lanka Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Apparel & Clothing Access Articles in Australia decreased to 665 AUD Million in March from 739 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Apparel & Clothing Access Articles in Australia averaged 353.55 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1002 AUD Million in February of 2016 and a record low of 42 AUD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Apparel & Clothing Access Articles.

Retail Sales In the Euro Area decreased 11.20 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in the Euro Area averaged 0.06 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.80 percent in October of 1999 and a record low of -11.20 percent in March of 2020. In the Euro Area, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among them, food drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (39.3 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (12.0 percent share); computer equipment books and other (11.4 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (9.9 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9.1 percent share); other non-food products (6.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (2.9 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (25.9 percent), followed by France (21.7 percent), Italy (16.1 percent) and Spain (11.4 percent). Others are Netherlands (5.2 percent); Belgium (4.3 percent); Greece (3.0 percent); Austria (2.8 percent); Portugal (2.4 percent); Finland (1.8 percent); Ireland (1.7 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.8 percent each); Slovenia (0.6 percent); Lithuania (0.4 percent); Latvia and Cyprus (0.3 percent); Estonia (0.2 percent) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports of Rare Earths in China decreased to 32800 USD THO in April from 54300 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Rare Earths in China averaged 34585.93 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54300 USD THO in March of 2020 and a record low of 19289 USD THO in February of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports of Rare Earths.

Imports - Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1004.73 USD Million in March from 921.03 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear (Censu in the United States averaged 622.49 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1218.93 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 258.69 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear.

Central Bank Balance Sheet In the Euro Area increased to 5282926 EUR Million in April 17 from 5257490 EUR Million in the previous week. Central Bank Balance Sheet in the Euro Area averaged 2852368.48 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5282926 EUR Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 692641 EUR Million in February of 1999. This page provides - Euro Area Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms In the Euro Area increased by 0.60 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in the Euro Area averaged 10.55 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29.58 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -22.95 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Changes In Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food In the Euro Area increased 2.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in the Euro Area averaged 1.77 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.90 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in October of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Food Inflation - 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 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. In the Euro Area, benchmark interest rate is set by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. The primary objective of the ECB’s monetary policy is to maintain price stability which is to keep inflation below, but close to 2 percent over the medium term. In times of prolonged low inflation and low interest rates, ECB may also adopt non-standard monetary policy measures, such as asset purchase programmes. The official interest rate is the Main refinancing operations rate. . This page provides - Euro Area Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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