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Mozambique Gdp From Trade and Repair Services

Gdp From Services in Mozambique increased to 18479 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10671 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gdp From Services in Mozambique averaged 15635.17 MZN Million from 2017 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19223 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 10514 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Singapore Exports of Coal Coke & Briquettes

Exports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Singapore increased to 0.01 SGD Million in March from 0 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Singapore averaged 0.07 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.80 SGD Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 0 SGD Million in July of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes.




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Mozambique Personal Income Tax Rate

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Mozambique stands at 32 percent. In Mozambique, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Mozambique. This page provides - Mozambique Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP From Construction

GDP From Construction in Mozambique increased to 3863 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2977 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Mozambique averaged 1990.46 MZN Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3863 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 957 MZN Million in the first quarter of 2008. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Capital Flows

Mozambique recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 171.50 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Mozambique averaged -353.78 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2700.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of -1980.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. This page provides - Mozambique Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP From Manufacturing

GDP From Manufacturing in Mozambique increased to 15969 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 8483 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Mozambique averaged 9880.60 MZN Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16401 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 7674 MZN Million in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP From Public Administration

GDP From Public Administration in Mozambique decreased to 10974 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 13183 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Mozambique averaged 6104.94 MZN Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13809 MZN Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2875 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2008. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mozambique was last recorded at 1180.37 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Mozambique, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 7 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Mozambique averaged 747.67 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1180.37 USD in 2018 and a record low of 361.09 USD in 1992. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Mozambique GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mozambique expanded 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Mozambique averaged 1.48 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -3 percent in the second quarter of 2013. The most important sector of Mozambican economy is services and accounts for 49 percent of total GDP, of which wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles (12 percent); education (8 percent) and transport (7 percent). Industry constitutes 27 percent with mining and quarrying representing 11 percent as the country has large mineral deposits (marble, bentonite, coal, gold, bauxite, granite and gemstones) with aluminum being the most important exported product. Manufacturing accounts for 10 percent and construction for 3 percent. Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing creates 24 percent of the wealth with prawns, cotton, cashew nuts, sugar, citrus, copra, coconuts, and timber being the most important crops. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 67 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (26 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (25 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 41 percent of GDP while imports account for 73 percent, subtracting 32 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mozambique GDP Growth 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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Mozambique Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Mozambique increased to 276.70 points in December from 269.60 points in November of 2019. Producer Prices in Mozambique averaged 158.73 points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 276.70 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 90.80 points in June of 2012. This page provides - Mozambique Producer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Balance of Trade

Mozambique recorded a trade deficit of 624.80 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Mozambique averaged -405.67 USD Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 78.60 USD Million in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of -1506.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Mozambique exports mainly aluminum, electric energy, tobacco, natural gas, sugar and prawns. Mozambique imports machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, chemicals, metal products and foodstuffs. Mozambique main trading partners are South Africa, Netherlands, Portugal and China. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mozambique Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Mozambique Social Security Rate For Companies

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Mozambique stands at 4 percent. In Mozambique, 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 Mozambique because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Mozambique Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Population

The total population in Mozambique was estimated at 28.6 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Mozambique had a population of 7.2 million people. The population of Mozambique represents 0.35 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 291 people on the planet is a resident of Mozambique. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mozambique Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Ease of Doing Business in Mozambique

Mozambique is ranked 138 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Mozambique deteriorated to 138 in 2019 from 135 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Mozambique averaged 136.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 142 in 2012 and a record low of 128 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Mozambique.




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Mozambique Terrorism Index

Terrorism Index in Mozambique increased to 5.54 in 2018 from 4.58 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Mozambique averaged 1.97 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.54 in 2018 and a record low of 0 in 2005. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).




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Mozambique Living Wage Individual

Living Wage Individual in Mozambique remained unchanged at 7790 MZN/Month in 2018 from 7790 MZN/Month in 2018. 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. This page provides - Mozambique Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Economic Activity Index

Leading Economic Index Mozambique increased 0.90 percent in November of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Mozambique averaged 0.80 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.70 percent in June of 2019 and a record low of -15.80 percent in January of 2017. The Economic Activity Index in Mozambique measures the month-over-month change in the business volume of the economy. It refers to total invoicing excluding VAT of different sectors including industry, utilities, trade, transportation, tourism and other services. This page provides - Mozambique Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique GDP From Agriculture

GDP From Agriculture in Mozambique decreased to 27046 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 36097 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Mozambique averaged 24497.02 MZN Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43905 MZN Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 15144 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Net Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Mozambique decreased to 3603 USD Million in January from 3664 USD Million in December of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Mozambique averaged 2243.55 USD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3664 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 625 USD Million in December of 2002. In Mozambique, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. 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 - Mozambique Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Competitiveness Rank

Mozambique is the 137 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 Mozambique averaged 131.23 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138 in 2013 and a record low of 119 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 - Mozambique Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Mozambique Standard Bank PMI

Composite Pmi in Mozambique decreased to 52 in June from 52.30 in May of 2019. Composite Pmi in Mozambique is reported by Markit Economics. The Standard Bank Mozambique PMI™ is compiled by IHS Markit from responses to questionnaires sent to purchasing managers in a panel of around 400 private sector companies. The panel is stratified by detailed sector and company workforce size, based on contributions to GDP. The sectors covered by the survey include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail and services. Survey responses are collected in the second half of each month and indicate the direction of change compared to the previous month. A diffusion index is calculated for each survey variable. The index is the sum of the percentage of ‘higher’ responses and half the percentage of ‘unchanged’ responses. The indices vary between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase compared to the previous month, and below 50 an overall decrease. The indices are then seasonally adjusted. The headline figure is the Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI). The PMI is a weighted average of the following five indices: New Orders (30%), Output (25%), Employment (20%), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15%) and Stocks of Purchases (10%). For the PMI calculation the Suppliers’ Delivery Times Index is inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction to the other indices. This page provides - Mozambique Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Deposit Interest Rate in Mozambique

Deposit Interest Rate in Mozambique increased to 7.22 percent in February from 7.07 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Mozambique averaged 13.71 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42.40 percent in July of 1994 and a record low of 6.97 percent in July of 2005. 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 Mozambique.




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Mozambique Sales Tax Rate - VAT

The Sales Tax Rate in Mozambique stands at 17 percent. In Mozambique, 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 Mozambique. This page provides - Mozambique Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Social Security Rate

The Social Security Rate in Mozambique stands at 7 percent. In Mozambique, 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 Mozambique because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Mozambique Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Current Account

Mozambique recorded a Current Account deficit of 184.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Mozambique averaged -552.91 USD Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 209.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2002 and a record low of -2213.60 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. 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 - Mozambique Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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India Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in India decreased to 1.23 TONNE Million in March from 1.34 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in India averaged 0.94 TONNE Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.59 TONNE Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 0.56 TONNE Million in June of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.




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Mozambique Prime Lending Rate

Lending Rate in Mozambique remained unchanged at 18 percent in February from 18 percent in January of 2020. Lending Rate in Mozambique averaged 19.77 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.75 percent in October of 2002 and a record low of 14.23 percent in September of 2015. This page provides - Mozambique Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Korea Liquidity Adjustment Loans Rate

South Korea Liquidity Adjustment Loans Rate was at 1.75 percent on Friday May 8. Lending Rate in South Korea averaged 2.22 percent from 2019 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.50 percent in August of 2019 and a record low of 1.75 percent in March of 2020. This page provides - South Korea Liquidity Adjustment Loans Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mozambique Current Account to GDP

Mozambique recorded a Current Account deficit of 54.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Mozambique averaged -17.88 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -5 percent in 1997 and a record low of -54.20 percent in 2019. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Mozambique Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Japan Imports of Coal Coke & Briquettes

Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Japan increased to 173264.89 JPY Million in March from 160273.83 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Japan averaged 117598.31 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 368790.07 JPY Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 42875.93 JPY Million in September of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes.




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Mozambique Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Mozambique increased 4.40 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales Yoy in Mozambique averaged 6.57 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.70 percent in November of 2018 and a record low of -23.90 percent in November of 2019. This page provides - Mozambique Retail Sales YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Australia Imports of Coal Coke & Briquettes

Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Australia remained unchanged at 16 AUD Million in March from 16 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes in Australia averaged 3.27 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32 AUD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 0 AUD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Coal, Coke & Briquettes.




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Australia Imports from St Pierre And Miquelon

Imports from St Pierre and Miquelon in Australia remained unchanged at 0 AUD Million in March from 0 AUD Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from St Pierre And Miquelon.




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Mozambique Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Mozambique decreased 19 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales Mom in Mozambique averaged 0.87 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.40 percent in November of 2018 and a record low of -25.10 percent in January of 2017. This page provides - Mozambique Retail Sales MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mexico Imports - Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces & Antiques

Imports - Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces & Antiques in Mexico increased to 7159 USD THO in March from 2934 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Works Of Art, Collectors' Pieces & Antiq in Mexico averaged 4654.92 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 32971 USD THO in November of 2016 and a record low of 573 USD THO in September of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Works of Art, Collectors Pieces & Ant.




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China Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in China increased to 2890000 USD THO in April from 2589900 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in China averaged 784005.86 USD THO from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7076100 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 67588 USD THO in February of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.




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Mozambique Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Mozambique was last recorded at 11.25 percent. Interest Rate in Mozambique averaged 13.26 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23.25 percent in October of 2016 and a record low of 7.50 percent in November of 2014. In Mozambique, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Mozambique (Banco de Moçambique). The official interest rate is the interbank money market rate (taxa do mercado interbancário moçambicano, MIMO). It was first introduced on April 10th 2017 and replaced the standing lending facility rate (taxa de juro da facilidade permanente de cedência). This page provides - Mozambique Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Argentina 7-Day Leliq Rate

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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Simon Kuper’s guide to business and social etiquette in Paris

After 18 years in the French capital, our columnist has cracked its secret codes, from the subtle art of ‘la bise’, to never accepting second helpings




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Pemex bonds pique investors’ interest but doubts remain

Mexican government’s rescue plan for debt-laden state oil group underwhelms




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UBS hires Credit Suisse veteran Iqbal Khan as wealth head

Asset management leadership also changed in reshuffle at Swiss lender




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Let’s stop turning our homes into boutique hotels

Coronavirus puts into perspective the cult of perfection in interior design




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Sadiq Khan seeks extra £650m to fund Crossrail overruns

London mayor wants to renegotiate £2bn of existing loans with government to ease cash flow




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Mozambique’s Islamist insurgency adds to gas industry nerves

Violence surges as sector faces headwinds from oil price crash and coronavirus 




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European regulators ramp up scrutiny of investment fund liquidity

Heavy redemptions during coronavirus-induced sell-off  spark concerns




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US mortgage lenders face liquidity crunch

Non-bank lenders put on downgrade watch as sector braces for wave of borrowers not paying




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US stock market rally confuses liquidity with solvency

Many zombie companies will fail, no matter how much is sprayed around by the Fed




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Have investment funds averted a liquidity crisis?

The $55tn industry has emerged scared and shrunken but largely intact




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More OPEC supply and less global liquid fuels demand puts downward pressure on prices

In its March 2020 update, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) significantly revised its Short-Term Energy Outlook for global oil supply, demand, and prices compared with the February Short-Term Energy Outlook. These updates largely resulted from updated data and assumptions about the effects of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on global oil demand and assumptions regarding the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production following its meeting on March 6. EIA now forecasts that OPEC will target market share instead of a balanced global oil market. As a result, EIA expects that OPEC crude oil production will increase to an average 29.1 million barrels per day in the second and third quarters of 2020. EIA forecasts that global demand for liquid fuels will grow by 0.4 million barrels per day from 2019 to 2020, down from the 1.0 million barrels per day increase EIA previously forecasted in February. The revised March estimate is driven by EIA's expectations of slowing economic growth, primarily related to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. EIA expects the decline in global liquid fuels demand, combined with the increase in OPEC production, to result in significant global oil inventory builds in the first half of 2020-putting continued downward pressure on prices. EIA forecasts Brent oil prices will average 43 dollars per barrel in 2020 and 55 dollars per barrel in 2021.




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Decreased demand and increased supply lead to significant increases in global liquid fuels inventories

As a result of the global economic slowdown related to COVID-19, the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that global petroleum and liquids consumption will average 95.5 million barrels per day in 2020, down 5.2 million barrels per day from 2019. EIA forecasts that U.S. oil consumption will decline 6.5% in 2020 to average 19.1 million barrels per day, which would be the largest percentage decline in U.S. consumption since 1980. At the same time, in its April 2020 Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA expects global oil supply to increase in the coming months from first-quarter 2020 levels. Total world liquids supply will average 98.7 million barrels per day through the third quarter of 2020. These supply and demand developments are contributing to a significant increase in liquid fuels inventories. EIA estimates that second-quarter 2020 global petroleum inventories will increase an average 11.4 million barrels per day. Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the most stocks recorded in historical data were in July 2016 at 3.1 billion barrels. EIA forecasts inventories will surpass this level as production continues to outpace consumption. EIA expects these large stock builds will put downward pressure on crude oil prices for several months. Brent crude oil prices averaged 32 dollars per barrel in March, the lowest monthly average since January 2016. EIA forecasts Brent crude oil to average 23 dollars per barrel during the second quarter of 2020 before increasing to an average 46 dollars per barrels in 2021.