Capacity Utilization in Malaysia decreased to 79 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 80 percent in the third quarter of 2016. Capacity Utilization in Malaysia averaged 77.78 percent from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 83.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 59 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Japan increased to 9761.20 JPY Billion in 2018 from 9658.50 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Japan averaged 11467.01 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13902.30 JPY Billion in 2005 and a record low of 8641.90 JPY Billion in 2015. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Netherlands decreased to 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 82.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Netherlands averaged 82.32 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 1989 and a record low of 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Netherlands Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Japan in Netherlands decreased to 624 EUR Million in February from 694 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Japan in Netherlands averaged 670.39 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 842.80 EUR Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 561.70 EUR Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Imports from Japan.

Money Supply M0 in Japan increased to 103854.40 JPY Billion in March from 103541.80 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Japan averaged 42029.38 JPY Billion from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104553.30 JPY Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 2130.10 JPY Billion in February of 1967. Japan Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Japan increased to 61.70 percent in 2013 from 61.10 percent in 2008. Home Ownership Rate in Japan averaged 60.90 percent from 1988 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 61.70 percent in 2013 and a record low of 59.80 percent in 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in Japan decreased to 553288.30 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 563183.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in Japan averaged 455657.75 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 563183.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 260680.20 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Japan Gross National Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terms of Trade in Japan increased to 100.80 points in March from 98.40 points in February of 2020. Terms of Trade in Japan averaged 164.76 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 276.10 points in August of 1960 and a record low of 83.10 points in August of 2008. In Japan, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - Japan Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Bolivia decreased to 71 percent in 2014 from 72 percent in 2013. Capacity Utilization in Bolivia averaged 62.61 percent from 1997 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 72 percent in 2013 and a record low of 54.29 percent in 2001. This page provides - Bolivia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan scored 82.27 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Japan averaged 23.11 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 82.47 Points in 2018 and a record low of 5.36 Points in 2011. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are 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. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes 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. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Japan decreased to 529883 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 539667.30 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Japan averaged 436103.68 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 539667.30 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 255945.60 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Japan GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Japan decreased to 144674 in April from 321865 in March of 2020. Car Registrations in Japan averaged 247269.93 from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 585449 in March of 1997 and a record low of 83044 in January of 1970. This page provides - Japan Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in Japan decreased 5.20 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Japan averaged 1.31 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.30 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -37.20 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Japan Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Japan decreased to 101.90 points in March from 102 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Japan averaged 72.49 points from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.30 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 17.40 points in February of 1957. In Japan, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Construction output in Japan decreased 4.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Japan averaged 0.31 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in October of 2013 and a record low of -17 percent in April of 2010. In Japan, Construction Industry Activity accounts for 6 percent of All Industry Activity. This page provides - Japan Construction Industry Activity YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Peru decreased to 32.08 percent in January from 36.64 percent in December of 2015. Capacity Utilization in Peru averaged 57.06 percent from 1994 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 100 percent in January of 1994 and a record low of 29.97 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Peru Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Japan remained unchanged at 765.22 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 765.22 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Japan averaged 764.85 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 765.22 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 753.54 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Japan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Japan decreased to 21744.70 JPY Billion in 2018 from 21980.90 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Services in Japan averaged 24225.51 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26170.30 JPY Billion in 2000 and a record low of 21744.70 JPY Billion in 2018. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Japan decreased to 7977000 JPY Thousand in February from 12567000 JPY Thousand in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Japan averaged 5617847.26 JPY Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30450000 JPY Thousand in October of 2019 and a record low of 821000 JPY Thousand in January of 1987. This page provides - Japan Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Japan stands at 55.95 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Japan averaged 51.65 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55.95 percent in 2016 and a record low of 50 percent in 2005. In Japan, 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 Japan. This page provides - Japan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization In the Euro Area decreased to 69.70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 80.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the Euro Area averaged 81.15 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 1989 and a record low of 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Trinidad And Tobago decreased to 64.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 64.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Trinidad And Tobago averaged 67.06 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 74 percent in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 62.70 percent in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Trinidad And Tobago Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Latvia decreased to 69.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 74.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Latvia averaged 65.12 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.40 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.70 percent in the second quarter of 1993. This page provides - Latvia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in Japan increased 2 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Japan averaged 0.10 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.60 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -5 percent in October of 2002. In Japan, bank lending refers to the year-on-year change of all outstanding loans and discounts with banks and shinkin banks. Lending increases with increased business confidence and investment and it is an important indicator for the Japanese economy because of the weakness that has plagued the Japanese banking sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Bank Lending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Japan in France decreased to 496 EUR Million in March from 505 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Japan in France averaged 551.94 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 859 EUR Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 438 EUR Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to Japan.

Capacity Utilization in Thailand decreased to 61.86 points in March from 63.81 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Thailand averaged 70.09 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.07 points in January of 2008 and a record low of 49.17 points in November of 2011. This page provides - Thailand Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Japan decreased to 29224.80 JPY Billion in 2018 from 29523.50 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Construction in Japan averaged 31442.95 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 41780.10 JPY Billion in 1996 and a record low of 23962.20 JPY Billion in 2010. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 25837 JPY HML in February of 2020. Capital Flows in Japan averaged 6106.05 JPY HML from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51996 JPY HML in March of 2016 and a record low of -26928 JPY HML in March of 1993. In Japan, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Japan Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Japan increased to 112294.90 JPY Billion in 2018 from 110279.40 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Japan averaged 93653.10 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 112294.90 JPY Billion in 2018 and a record low of 77688.40 JPY Billion in 1994. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Japan increased to 26309 JPY Billion in 2018 from 26230.70 JPY Billion in 2017. GDP From Public Administration in Japan averaged 25477.49 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26535.70 JPY Billion in 2009 and a record low of 22255 JPY Billion in 1994. This page provides - Japan Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Japan decreased to 322072 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 322298 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Credit in Japan averaged 361622.03 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 518228 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 278351 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Japan, consumer credit refers to loans extended by private financial institutions to households. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Finland decreased to 77.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 78.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Finland averaged 82.20 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of 63.90 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Finland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Japan increased to 105.40 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 101.70 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Japan averaged 105.26 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120 points in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of 87.80 points in the first quarter of 1980. The GDP Deflator measures the change in prices of final goods and services and it is considered as a key indicator for inflationary pressures, that provides insight into the future direction of monetary policy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan 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 Japan contracted 1.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Japan averaged 0.47 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.20 percent in the second quarter of 1990 and a record low of -4.80 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Japan's industrialized, free market economy is the fourth biggest in the world. Japan has the largest electronics industry and the third largest automobile industry in the world. Japan’s economy is well-known by its efficiency and competitiveness in exports oriented sectors, but productivity is lower in areas such as agriculture, distribution, and services. This page provides - Japan GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction Orders in Japan decreased 14.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Orders in Japan averaged 2.14 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.90 percent in April of 2014 and a record low of -42.80 percent in July of 2009. In Japan, construction orders data refer to the value of new orders for construction work received during the month by 50 major constructors. Figures refer to the value of original contracts and construction for own use but not the value of subcontracted orders. . This page provides - Japan Construction Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Japan decreased to 21.60 points in April from 30.90 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Japan averaged 41.98 points from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50.80 points in December of 1988 and a record low of 21.60 points in April of 2020. In Japan, the Monthly Consumer Confidence survey data is collected by direct visit and covers about 4,700 households consisting of more than two persons. The questionnaire covers four subjects: consumer perceptions of overall livelihood, income growth, employment and willingness to buy durable goods. For each subject an index based on the respondents’ evaluation of what they consider the prospects to be over the next six months is created. The Consumer Confidence Index is the simple average of the four consumer perception indexes. A score above 50 indicates optimism, below 50 shows lack of confidence and 50 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Japan decreased to 101.10 points in March from 102 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Japan averaged 88.50 points from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.50 points in September of 1980 and a record low of 47.40 points in June of 1962. In Japan, 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 - Japan Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Philippines decreased to 84.45 percent in March from 84.56 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Philippines averaged 81.37 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.56 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of 74.30 percent in July of 2002. This page provides - Philippines Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan recorded a trade surplus of 4.95 JPY Billion in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Japan averaged 348.60 JPY Billion from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1608.68 JPY Billion in September of 2007 and a record low of -2795.12 JPY Billion in January of 2014. Between 1980 and 2010 Japan had been recording trade surpluses every year due to rising exports. However, the trade balance swung to deficit in 2011, as the Fukushima nuclear disaster forced the country to increase its purchases of fossil fuels and gas in the wake of weaker yen. The surplus was back in 2016 and 2017, but in 2018 and 2019 Japan's trade balance shifted back into deficit amid persistent trade tensions between the US and China, and sluggish global growth. In 2019, Japan reported the biggest trade surpluses with the US, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and the Netherlands. The biggest trade deficits were recorded with China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. This page provides - Japan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan is ranked 29 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Japan improved to 29 in 2019 from 39 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Japan averaged 26.33 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2018 and a record low of 13 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 Japan.

Asylum Applications in Japan decreased to 709 Persons in June from 914 Persons in May of 2018. Asylum Applications in Japan averaged 316.97 Persons from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1982 Persons in October of 2017 and a record low of 13 Persons in September of 2002. In Japan, asylum applications refer to persons whose application is pending at any stage in the asylum process. It is a monthly estimate based on annual figures. This page provides - Japan Asylum Applications- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Japan decreased to 294317.60 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 302703.10 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Japan averaged 249145.41 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 306217.70 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 150439.60 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 1980. In Japan, final consumption expenditure of households takes into consideration the supply-side estimates as well as the demand-side estimates derived from "Family Income and Expenditure Survey" etc. The final consumption expenditure of households represents the weighed average of demand-side and supply-side estimates. This page provides - Japan Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Japan decreased to 2.29 in 2018 from 2.93 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Japan averaged 1.49 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.60 in 2016 and a record low of 0 in 2014. 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).

Government Spending in Japan increased to 110252.70 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 109996.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Japan averaged 79828.51 JPY Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110252.70 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 43597.40 JPY Billion in the first quarter of 1980. 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 - Japan Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Japan decreased to 193700 in March from 1085100 in February of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in Japan averaged 809262.31 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2991189 in July of 2019 and a record low of 193700 in March of 2020. This page provides - Japan Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Togo increased to 67.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 64.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Togo averaged 57.98 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 76.10 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 40.70 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Togo Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Norway decreased to 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 79.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Norway averaged 80.43 percent from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.50 percent in the first quarter of 1987 and a record low of 76.20 percent in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides - Norway Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Nikkei 225 added 504.32 points or 2.56% to 20179.09 on Friday. Shares across the region soared as China finalised rules that would scrap quotas under two major inbound investment schemes, giving qualified foreign institutions unlimited access to Chinese stocks and bonds in the latest step to open the country’s financial industry. Adding to sentiment, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported that US and Chinese Trade representatives held a phone call and agreed to remain in communication and cooperation. US and China trade negotiators agreed 'good progress' is being made on creating governmental infrastructures to make phase one agreement a success, with both parties expecting to meet obligations under the agreement in a timely manner. The Nikkei finished the holiday-shortened week 2.9% higher. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38957.44 in December of 1989. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 225 top rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index. The Nikkei 225 has a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949.

Capacity Utilization in Slovakia decreased to 77.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 82.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Slovakia averaged 74.34 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 46.80 percent in the second quarter of 2014. This page provides - Slovakia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index in Japan increased to 91.70 points in February from 90.70 points in January of 2020. Leading Economic Index in Japan averaged 93.22 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.50 points in April of 2006 and a record low of 72.20 points in February of 2009. In Japan, the Leading Composite Index consists of 12 indexes such as account inventory ratios, machinery orders, stock prices and other leading economic indicators. The index anticipates changes in the direction of the Japanese economy in the coming months. In general, increase in the index reflects that the economy is in an expansion phase, and decreasing coincident index reflects that the economy is in a contraction phase. The index is used to make official judgement on when the business cycle begins and ends. This page provides - Japan Leading Composite Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.