Wall Street closed deeply in the green on Friday despite a record 20.5 million jobs lost in April and an all-time high unemployment rate of 14.7%. Stocks rallied as investors bet on an eventual reopening of the economy and that tech companies will continue to drive growth. Meanwhile, WTI crude prices rose 5% to book the second weekly gain. On the corporate side, airline and cruise stocks outperformed the market, suggesting that sentiment is pricing that the worst is over on the health side. The Dow Jones gained 455 points or 1.9% to 24331. The S&P 500 climbed 49 points or 1.7% to 2930. The Nasdaq added 142 points or 1.6% to 9121. All three averages posted their first weekly advance in three. The Dow and S&P 500 were up 2.5% and 3.5% for the week, respectively, while the Nasdaq jumped 6%. Historically, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all time high of 29569.58 in February of 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most closely watched U.S. benchmark indices. It is a price-weighted index which tracks the performance of 30 large and well-known U.S. companies that are listed mostly on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has a base value of 40.94 as of May 26, 1896.

The JCI decreased 1686 points or 26.83% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Indonesia. Historically, the Indonesia Stock Market (JCI) reached an all time high of 6693.47 in February of 2018. The Jakarta Stock Price Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The Jakarta Stock Price Index has a base value of 100 as of August 10, 1982.

Living Wage Individual in Indonesia increased to 1456700 IDR/Month in 2018 from 1174300 IDR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Indonesia averaged 1374925 IDR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1476300 IDR/Month in 2016 and a record low of 1174300 IDR/Month in 2017.

Retirement Age Men in Indonesia remained unchanged at 58 in 2019 from 58 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in Indonesia averaged 56.82 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58 in 2014 and a record low of 55 in 2010. This page provides - Indonesia Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Indonesia was worth 1126 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Indonesia represents 0.93 percent of the world economy. GDP in Indonesia averaged 286.80 USD Billion from 1967 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1126 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 5.67 USD Billion in 1967. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Indonesia GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Indonesia increased to 69.32 percent in 2019 from 69.20 percent in 2018. Labor Force Participation Rate in Indonesia averaged 65.39 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 69.32 percent in 2019 and a record low of 57.14 percent in 1991. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Indonesia Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Indonesia increased to 71850.80 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 45657.20 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Indonesia averaged 68978.11 IDR Billion from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88647.90 IDR Billion in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37282.50 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Indonesia decreased to 120968.88 USD Million in March from 130444.44 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Indonesia averaged 76487.67 USD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 131979.64 USD Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 27404.30 USD Million in July of 2000. In Indonesia, 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 the latest reported value for - Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Indonesia is the 50 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 Indonesia averaged 46.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55 in 2009 and a record low of 34 in 2015. 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 - Indonesia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Indonesia remained unchanged at 58 in 2019 from 58 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in Indonesia averaged 56.82 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58 in 2014 and a record low of 55 in 2010. This page provides - Indonesia Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Indonesia remained unchanged at 3.75 percent in April from 3.75 percent in March of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Indonesia averaged 8.44 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56 percent in June of 1998 and a record low of 3 percent in December of 2007. 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 Indonesia.

The Social Security Rate in Indonesia stands at 9.74 percent. Social Security Rate in Indonesia averaged 13.29 percent from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15.74 percent in 2016 and a record low of 9.74 percent in 2017. In Indonesia, 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 Indonesia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Indonesia Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Indonesia recorded a Current Account deficit of 8122 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Indonesia averaged -1099.62 USD Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3795 USD Million in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of -10125.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2013. 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 - Indonesia Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of gems & Jewellery-coloured Gemstones in India decreased to 124.06 INR TML in February from 302.55 INR TML in January of 2020. Exports of gems & Jewellery-coloured Gemstones in India averaged 193.15 INR TML from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1310.56 INR TML in February of 2013 and a record low of -14.18 INR TML in September of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of :gems & Jewellery-coloured Gemstones.

Exports of gems & Jewellery-synthetic Stones in India increased to 0.55 INR TML in February from 0.36 INR TML in January of 2020. Exports of gems & Jewellery-synthetic Stones in India averaged 44.92 INR TML from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 281.82 INR TML in May of 2019 and a record low of 0 INR TML in September of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of :gems & Jewellery-synthetic Stones.

Lending Rate in Indonesia remained unchanged at 5.25 percent in April from 5.25 percent in March of 2020. Lending Rate in Indonesia averaged 7.98 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.75 percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 5 percent in September of 2017. In Indonesia, lending rate refers to central bank lending facility rate. This page provides - Indonesia Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Indonesia decreased to 876315.84 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2020 from 951395.11 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Indonesia averaged 410869.69 IDR Billion from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 951395.11 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 63970.10 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Indonesia Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia increased by 105.30 IDR Trillion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia averaged 78.27 IDR Trillion from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 112 IDR Trillion in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 35.40 IDR Trillion in the first quarter of 2010. In Indonesia, Foreign Direct Investment refers to the flows of the foreign direct investments received from abroad. This page provides - Indonesia Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Indonesia increased to 0.42 USD/Liter in April from 0.40 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Indonesia averaged 0.49 USD/Liter from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.79 USD/Liter in December of 2010 and a record low of 0.16 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports of Silicones in Japan increased to 1477.14 JPY Million in March from 954.56 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Silicones in Japan averaged 1069.65 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2251.93 JPY Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 269.68 JPY Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Silicones.

Retail Sales in Indonesia decreased 0.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Indonesia averaged 9.18 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.30 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -26.30 percent in November of 2008. In Indonesia, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides - Indonesia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Precipitation in Micronesia increased to 322.46 mm in December from 241.26 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Micronesia averaged 317.29 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 705.12 mm in September of 1991 and a record low of 68.25 mm in February of 1977. This page includes a chart with historical data for Micronesia Average Precipitation.

Deposit Interest Rate in Micronesia increased to 0.47 percent in 2017 from 0.38 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Micronesia averaged 2.06 percent from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5.33 percent in 1995 and a record low of 0.38 percent in 2016. 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 Micronesia.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Micronesia was last recorded at 2773.60 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Micronesia is equivalent to 22 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita in Micronesia averaged 2657.44 USD from 1986 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2962.30 USD in 2011 and a record low of 2295.40 USD in 1987. This page provides - Micronesia Gdp Per Capita- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Micronesia was last recorded at 3196 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Micronesia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 18 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Micronesia averaged 3116.99 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3413.50 USD in 2011 and a record low of 2721.90 USD in 1990. 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 the latest reported value for - Micronesia GDP Per Capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Micronesia is ranked 158 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Micronesia improved to 158 in 2019 from 160 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Micronesia averaged 146.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 160 in 2018 and a record low of 125 in 2008. 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 Micronesia.

The Sales Tax Rate in Micronesia stands at 5 percent. In Micronesia, 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 Micronesia. This page provides - Micronesia Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Micronesia stands at 15 percent. This page provides - Micronesia Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Micronesia stands at 7.50 percent. This page provides - Micronesia Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Micronesia stands at 7.50 percent. In Micronesia, 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 Micronesia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Micronesia Social Security Rate For Employees- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Micronesia remained unchanged at 60 in December from 60 in December of 2019. This page provides - Micronesia Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Micronesia remained unchanged at 60 in December from 60 in December of 2019. This page provides - Micronesia Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Micronesia stands at 3 percent. This page provides - Micronesia Corporate Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Micronesia was worth 0.36 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Micronesia represents 0 percent of the world economy. GDP in Micronesia averaged 0.24 USD Billion from 1983 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.36 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.11 USD Billion in 1986. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Micronesia Gdp - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Indonesia decreased 0.50 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Indonesia averaged 0.97 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26 percent in October of 2006 and a record low of -22.30 percent in November of 2006. In Indonesia, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Indonesia, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides - Indonesia Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Indonesia decreased to 2870 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2883 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Indonesia averaged 1926.79 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2898.41 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1202 USD Million in the second quarter of 2005. In Indonesia, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Remittances - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Indonesia in China increased to 2824200 USD THO in April from 2689700 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Indonesia in China averaged 2267405.64 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5874100 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD THO in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports From Indonesia.

Exports to Indonesia in China decreased to 3643600 USD THO in April from 3842700 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Indonesia in China averaged 3232555.13 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5260600 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 1715123.88 USD THO in February of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports To Indonesia.

Exports to Indonesia in New Zealand increased to 132.39 NZD Million in March from 100.26 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Indonesia in New Zealand averaged 78.47 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 132.39 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 38.46 NZD Million in June of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Indonesia.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Indonesia increased by 50546.33 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in Indonesia averaged 20768.27 IDR Billion from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82372.21 IDR Billion in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of -57612.55 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2015. In Indonesia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Indonesia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Indonesia Three Month Interbank Rate was at 4.90 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Indonesia averaged 11.66 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57.79 percent in September of 1998 and a record low of 4.19 percent in March of 2012. In Indonesia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Indonesia Interbank Call Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Indonesia increased 4.85 percent in July of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Indonesia averaged 12.36 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138.12 percent in September of 1998 and a record low of -11.16 percent in March of 2000. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia 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 Indonesia was last recorded at 4.50 percent. Interest Rate in Indonesia averaged 6.93 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.75 percent in December of 2005 and a record low of 4.25 percent in September of 2017. In Indonesia the interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Republic of Indonesia. In April of 2016, policymakers announced the replacement of the official discount interest rate with new 7-day reverse repurchase rate in August 2016. This is the rate at which central banks lend or discount eligible paper for deposit money banks, typically shown on an end-of-period basis. This page provides - Indonesia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Matthew Vincent and colleagues discuss the hunt for new chief executives among Europe's top banks and JPMorgan's plans to launch a digital bank in the UK. With special guest Sir Mike Rake, former CBI president, and former deputy chairman of Barclays.

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