The total population in Dominican Republic was estimated at 10.4 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Dominican Republic had a population of 3.3 million people. The population of Dominican Republic represents 0.15 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 693 people on the planet is a resident of Dominican Republic. This page provides - Dominican Republic Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Dominican Republic decreased 0.13 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Dominican Republic averaged 1.01 percent from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.54 percent in August of 1990 and a record low of -3.28 percent in November of 2008. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Dominican Republic Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Dominican Republic increased 7.30 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Dominican Republic averaged 8.98 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 94.54 percent in March of 2004 and a record low of -9.87 percent in August of 2005. This page provides - Dominican Republic Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Dominican Republic decreased to 120.40 points in February from 120.83 points in January of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Dominican Republic averaged 82.21 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 125.43 points in September of 2018 and a record low of 25.47 points in January of 1999. This page provides - Dominican Republic Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Dominican Republic expanded 5.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 5.51 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14 percent in the second quarter of 1992 and a record low of -3.40 percent in the second quarter of 2003. The Dominican Republic is one of the fastest growing economies in the Caribbean. The most important sector of the economy is services, specifically tourism, finance and telecommunications. Mining has also been growing in importance, and ferronickel and gold production is expected to continue increasing. The Dominican Republic is also dependent on remittances and on revenues from the free-trade zones. This page provides - Dominican Republic GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Dominican Republic increased to 1231896.50 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1120171.10 DOP Millions in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Dominican Republic averaged 697589.46 DOP Millions from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1231896.50 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 346180.10 DOP Millions in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Dominican Republic Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Dominican Republic increased to 349963.77 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 306302.05 DOP Millions in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Dominican Republic averaged 90579.75 DOP Millions from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 349963.77 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4137.32 DOP Millions in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Dominican Republic Gross Fixed Capital Formation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Dominican Republic increased to 159916.91 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 116938.89 DOP Millions in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Dominican Republic averaged 37426.12 DOP Millions from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 159916.91 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 810.89 DOP Millions in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Dominican Republic increased to 825666.90 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 758708.70 DOP Millions in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Dominican Republic averaged 268342.46 DOP Millions from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 825666.90 DOP Millions in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 24781.10 DOP Millions in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Dominican Republic Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Dominican Republic increased to 179.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 173.30 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Dominican Republic averaged 140.02 points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 179.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 97.40 points in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Dominican Republic Gdp Deflator- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Dominican Republic decreased to 9324.60 USD Million in March from 9863.70 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Dominican Republic averaged 2090.86 USD Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10408.90 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 165.20 USD Million in October of 1990. This page provides - Dominican Republic Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Dominican Republic remained unchanged at 0.57 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 0.57 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Dominican Republic averaged 0.56 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.57 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 0.56 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Dominican Republic Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Dominican Republic was recorded at 2.45 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 13.77 percent from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82.49 percent in February of 1991 and a record low of -1.57 percent in September of 2009. In Dominican Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (25.1 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 18 percent; Housing and Utilities for 11.6 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 8.5 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 7.5 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 6.5 percent. Health; Clothing and Footwear; Recreation and Culture; Education; Communication and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 22.8 percent of total weight. This page provides - Dominican Republic Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Dominican Republic decreased to 133.95 points in March from 134.65 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Dominican Republic averaged 54.20 points from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 134.82 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 1.62 points in January of 1982. In Dominican Rep., the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Dominican Republic Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Dominican Republic decreased to 126.66 points in March of 2020 from 129.83 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Dominican Republic averaged 85.45 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 131.31 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 18.64 points in February of 1999. This page provides - Dominican Republic Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Dominican Republic increased to 131.70 points in March from 131.33 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Dominican Republic averaged 91.26 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 131.70 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 34.34 points in January of 2000. This page provides - Dominican Republic Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Dominican Republic increased 2.67 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 7.45 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.13 percent in May of 2004 and a record low of 0.46 percent in October of 2005. This page provides - Dominican Republic Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Dominican Republic decreased to 975.30 USD Million in December from 1006.90 USD Million in November of 2019. Exports in Dominican Republic averaged 613.99 USD Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1016 USD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 282.80 USD Million in January of 1997. The Dominican Republic mostly exports ferronickel, cigars, plastics, electrical equipment, bananas, jewellery, medical equipment, clothing, scrap metals and beverages. The Dominican Republic’s main exports partner is the United States, accounting for over 65 percent of total trade. Others include Haiti, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, China, United Kingdom, Jamaica and Cuba. This page provides - Dominican Republic Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Dominican Republic decreased to 1623.90 USD Million in December from 1752.90 USD Million in November of 2019. Imports in Dominican Republic averaged 1053.24 USD Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1926.90 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 324.80 USD Million in January of 2004. The Dominican Republic mostly imports fuel, electrical equipment, natural gas, oil, iron and steel, corn, jewellery, electronic appliances and cotton. The Dominican Republic’s main imports partner is United Sates, Venezuela, China, Colombia, Mexico, Netherland Antilles, Trinidad & Tobago, Japan and Brazil. This page provides - Dominican Republic Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a trade deficit of 648.60 USD Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Dominican Republic averaged -492.68 USD Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -80.60 USD Million in June of 1998 and a record low of -1028.20 USD Million in July of 2008. The Dominican Republic’s dwindling export competitiveness has resulted in large trade deficits in recent years. The Dominican Republic mostly exports ferronickel, cigars, plastics, electrical equipment, bananas, jewellery, medical equipment, clothing, scrap metals and beverages. Dominican Republic mostly imports fuel, electrical equipment, natural gas, oil, iron and steel, corn, jewellery, electronic appliances and cotton. The Dominican Republic’s main trading partner is the United States accounting for over 50 percent of total trade. Others include Venezuela, China, Colombia, Mexico, Haiti and Netherlands Antilles. This page provides - Dominican Republic Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Dominican Republic increased to 23676.90 USD Million in December from 23290.20 USD Million in November of 2019. External Debt in Dominican Republic averaged 16976.38 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23676.90 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 11056.90 USD Million in December of 2010. This page provides - Dominican Republic External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Dominican Republic increased to 44928.20 USD Million in December from 43489.40 USD Million in November of 2019. Government Debt in Dominican Republic averaged 31208.16 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44928.20 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 19672.10 USD Million in April of 2011. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a government debt equivalent to 50.53 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Dominican Republic averaged 37.05 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.53 percent in 2019 and a record low of 16.43 percent in 2000. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a Current Account deficit of 336.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Dominican Republic averaged -398.74 USD Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 587 USD Million in the first quarter of 2004 and a record low of -1561.10 USD Million in the second quarter 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 - Dominican Republic Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 527.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Dominican Republic averaged -752.87 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3231.20 USD Million in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -2143.60 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Dominican Republic Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Dominican Republic increased by 648.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Dominican Republic averaged 634.31 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1658.80 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 123.50 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. This page provides - Dominican Republic Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Dominican Republic decreased to 59665.60 DOP Millions in February from 65819 DOP Millions in January of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Dominican Republic averaged 20099.83 DOP Millions from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78527.20 DOP Millions in December of 2018 and a record low of 918 DOP Millions in February of 1992. This page provides - Dominican Republic Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Dominican Republic decreased to 51213 DOP Millions in February from 63610.80 DOP Millions in January of 2020. Government Revenues in Dominican Republic averaged 18426.67 DOP Millions from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 133800.70 DOP Millions in January of 2015 and a record low of 1123.10 DOP Millions in February of 1992. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a government budget deficit of 8452.60 DOP Millions in February of 2020. Government Budget Value in Dominican Republic averaged -1673.16 DOP Millions from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108873.70 DOP Millions in January of 2015 and a record low of -37095.10 DOP Millions in December of 2013. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a Current Account deficit of 1.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Dominican Republic averaged -2.67 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5 percent in 2003 and a record low of -9.40 percent in 2008. 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 - Dominican Republic Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.31 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Dominican Republic averaged -1.41 percent of GDP from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.61 percent of GDP in 1991 and a record low of -6.66 percent of GDP in 2012. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Dominican Republic Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in Dominican Republic increased to 3.92 percent in March from 3.40 percent in February of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Dominican Republic averaged 5.17 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.60 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of 2.40 percent in April of 2015. This page provides - Dominican Republic Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Dominican Republic increased to 134684.90 DOP Million in March from 124529.70 DOP Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Dominican Republic averaged 46633 DOP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 134684.90 DOP Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 7390.30 DOP Million in September of 1997. This page provides - Dominican Republic Money Supply M0- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Dominican Republic increased 5.30 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Dominican Republic averaged 5.08 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.50 percent in April of 2008 and a record low of -5.10 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Dominican Republic Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Dominican Republic increased to 565179 in February from 557231 in January of 2020. Tourist Arrivals in Dominican Republic averaged 227847.26 from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 672969 in March of 2019 and a record low of 16835 in May of 1978. This page provides - Dominican Republic Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Dominican Republic expanded 5.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Dominican Republic averaged 1.37 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.70 percent in the first quarter of 1992 and a record low of -8.80 percent in the third quarter of 1992. This page provides - Dominican Republic Gdp Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Dominican Republic decreased to 520.13 USD Million in March from 591.82 USD Million in February of 2020. Remittances in Dominican Republic averaged 306.33 USD Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1088.90 USD Million in December of 1997 and a record low of 78.50 USD Million in January of 1998. In Dominican Republic, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Dominican Republic Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Dominican Republic stands at BB- with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Dominican Republic was last set at Ba3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Dominican Republic was last reported at BB- with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Dominican Republic thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Dominican Republic as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Money Supply M1 in Dominican Republic increased to 452693.20 DOP Million in April from 424384 DOP Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Dominican Republic averaged 134630.56 DOP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 452693.20 DOP Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 14174.50 DOP Million in January of 1996. This page provides - Dominican Republic Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Dominican Republic increased to 1195378.40 DOP Million in April from 1159283.30 DOP Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Dominican Republic averaged 432926.31 DOP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1195378.40 DOP Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 37694 DOP Million in January of 1996. This page provides - Dominican Republic Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Dominican Republic increased to 1618449.20 DOP Million in April from 1584665.80 DOP Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Dominican Republic averaged 552194.74 DOP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1618449.20 DOP Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 38823.40 DOP Million in January of 1996. This page provides - Dominican Republic Money Supply M3- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Dominican Republic recorded 9376 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Dominican Republic reported 380 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Dominican Republic Coronavirus Cases.

Dominican Republic recorded 380 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Dominican Republic reported 9376 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Dominican Republic Coronavirus Deaths.

Dominican Republic recorded 2286 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Dominican Republic reported 380 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Dominican Republic Coronavirus Recovered.

External Debt in Venezuela decreased to 0 USD Million in December from 246 USD Million in November of 2019. External Debt in Venezuela averaged 247.53 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2189 USD Million in September of 2013 and a record low of 0 USD Million in June of 2007. In Venezuela, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Venezuela External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Armenia increased to 95251.30 AMD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 70264.50 AMD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Armenia averaged 54725.66 AMD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 95251.30 AMD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 31259.30 AMD Million in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Armenia Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Kazakhstan increased to 809170.90 KZT Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 525930.40 KZT Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Kazakhstan averaged 399308.23 KZT Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1360381 KZT Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 55919.70 KZT Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Kazakhstan Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Jamaica decreased to 23719 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 25660 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Jamaica averaged 23711.70 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25935 USD Million in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of 22427 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1996. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Mauritania decreased to 4059 Million USD in 2018 from 4068.40 Million USD in 2017. External Debt in Mauritania averaged 2904.41 Million USD from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4068.40 Million USD in 2017 and a record low of 1248.30 Million USD in 2007. This page provides - Mauritania External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador increased to 1112360 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1082076 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Ecuador averaged 853205.99 USD Thousand from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1189560 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 535146 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Ecuador Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.