Core consumer prices in Estonia increased 2 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Estonia averaged 2.69 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.80 percent in December of 1998 and a record low of -1.50 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Estonia Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Estonia decreased 3.50 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Estonia averaged 5.28 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.44 percent in October of 1994 and a record low of -3.50 percent in March of 2020. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Estonia decreased to 110.02 points in February from 110.82 points in January of 2020. Producer Prices in Estonia averaged 85.68 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.83 points in August of 2018 and a record low of 26.98 points in January of 1993. In Estonia, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Producer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Employment in Estonia increased by 1.30 in December of 2019. Employment Change in Estonia averaged 0.05 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.40 percent in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of -5.30 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Estonia, employment change refers to the quarterly change in the number of persons who work for pay or profit, or perform unpaid family work. Estimates include both full-time and part-time employment. This page provides - Estonia Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Estonia recorded a government debt equivalent to 8.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Estonia averaged 7.02 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.60 percent in 2014 and a record low of 3.80 percent in 2007. 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 - Estonia Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Estonia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Estonia averaged 0.20 percent of GDP from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.90 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -3.30 percent of GDP in 1999. 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 - Estonia Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Estonia decreased to 315.33 points in March from 330.48 points in February of 2020. Export Prices in Estonia averaged 256.61 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 343.61 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 106.14 points in January of 1994. In Estonia, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Export Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Estonia increased to 7489.60 EUR Million in March from 7442.70 EUR Million in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Estonia averaged 4608.79 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7617.90 EUR Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 471 EUR Million in March of 1997. This page provides - Estonia Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Estonia increased to 140.76 points in March from 140.10 points in February of 2020. Import Prices in Estonia averaged 124.69 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 151.73 points in May of 2012 and a record low of 98.45 points in January of 1999. In Estonia, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Credit in Estonia increased to 9422.30 EUR Million in March from 9391.60 EUR Million in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Estonia averaged 4758.57 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9422.30 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 113.80 EUR Million in February of 1997. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia 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 Estonia decreased to 56.70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 75.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Estonia averaged 69.12 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.40 percent in the first quarter of 2006 and a record low of 52.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 1993. This page provides - Estonia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Estonia increased to 18325 EUR Million in March from 17891 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Estonia averaged 7496.48 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18325 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 954.60 EUR Million in January of 1997. Estonia Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Estonia Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Estonia increased to 14936 EUR Million in March from 14583 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Estonia averaged 5370.32 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14936 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 785.90 EUR Million in January of 1997. This page provides - Estonia Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Estonia decreased to 68.60 points in April from 96.50 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Estonia averaged 102.75 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.40 points in September of 2006 and a record low of 68.60 points in April of 2020. In Estonia, the Business Climate Indicator measures the current situation of the businesses and its future prospects. The survey is made by phone and covers 1,810 companies in the country. The questionnaire focuses on: production trends in recent months, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. The indicator is computed through the estimation of a factor-model and summarizes the information contained in the surveys. A rise in the indicator will point to an upswing in activity and an improvement in the business climate. This page provides - Estonia Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Estonia decreased to -14.90 points in April from -2.20 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Estonia averaged -6.86 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.80 points in April of 2006 and a record low of -38 points in March of 2009. In Estonia, the Consumer Economic Sentiment Indicator measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the economy. The survey is made by phone and covers 800 households in the country. The questions focus on current economic and financial situation, savings intention as well as on expected developments regarding: consumer price indexes, general economic situation and major purchases of durable goods. The Consumer ESI measures consumer confidence on a scale of -100 to 100, where -100 indicate extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - Estonia Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Estonia increased to 9.60 percent in February from 8.70 percent in January of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Estonia averaged 17.73 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.40 percent in March of 2010 and a record low of 6.60 percent in December of 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M3 in Estonia increased to 18341 EUR Million in March from 17907 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Estonia averaged 9956.25 EUR Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18341 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 3386.20 EUR Million in January of 2004. This page provides - Estonia Money Supply M3- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Estonia decreased 0.40 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Estonia averaged 1.15 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 73.78 percent in February of 1992 and a record low of -0.80 percent in November of 2014. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Estonia Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Estonia increased to 214.45 points in February from 213.30 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Estonia averaged 142.09 points from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 215.94 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 5.84 points in January of 1992. In Estonia, 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 - Estonia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Estonia decreased to 333.81 points in February from 334.80 points in January of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Estonia averaged 208.99 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 349.94 points in January of 2019 and a record low of 32.80 points in January of 1994. This page provides - Estonia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Estonia decreased to 191.68 points in February of 2020 from 193.18 points in January of 2020. CPI Transportation in Estonia averaged 153.96 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 209.58 points in April of 2012 and a record low of 43 points in January of 1994. This page provides - Estonia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Estonia decreased 8.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Estonia averaged 5.17 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36.90 percent in October of 2010 and a record low of -32.90 percent in April of 2009. In Estonia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Estonia Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Estonia was recorded at -0.80 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Estonia averaged 3.29 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.44 percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -2.17 percent in October of 2009. In Estonia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Estonia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Estonia decreased 9.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Estonia averaged 0.39 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.60 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of -10.10 percent in October of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Estonia Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Estonia decreased to 3.85 percent in March from 3.98 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Estonia averaged 5.05 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.97 percent in June of 2000 and a record low of 2.83 percent in November of 2012. In Estonia, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Estonia Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Estonia stands at AA- with positive outlook. Moody's credit rating for Estonia was last set at A1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Estonia was last reported at AA- with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Estonia is AA (low) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Estonia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Estonia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Estonia recorded 1733 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Estonia reported 56 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Estonia Coronavirus Cases.

Estonia recorded 60 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Estonia reported 1733 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Estonia Coronavirus Deaths.

Estonia recorded 747 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Estonia reported 60 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Estonia Coronavirus Recovered.

IP Addresses in Ethiopia increased to 9416 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 5107 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Ethiopia averaged 5340.28 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 9416 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 3395 IP in the second quarter of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for EthiopiaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Ethiopia decreased to 21.97 celsius in December from 22.68 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Ethiopia averaged 23.02 celsius from 1850 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 26.20 celsius in April of 2011 and a record low of 20.08 celsius in December of 1907. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ethiopia Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Ethiopia decreased to 16.32 mm in December from 41.93 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Ethiopia averaged 68.03 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 419.92 mm in August of 1950 and a record low of 0.05 mm in January of 1923. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ethiopia Average Precipitation.

Living Wage Individual in Ethiopia decreased to 5090 ETB/Month in 2018 from 5100 ETB/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Ethiopia averaged 5055 ETB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5100 ETB/Month in 2017 and a record low of 4950 ETB/Month in 2015. 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.

Living Wage Family in Ethiopia decreased to 7150 ETB/Month in 2018 from 7260 ETB/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in Ethiopia averaged 7142.50 ETB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7260 ETB/Month in 2017 and a record low of 7020 ETB/Month in 2015. 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. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

Wages High Skilled in Ethiopia increased to 6500 ETB/Month in 2018 from 3560 ETB/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Ethiopia averaged 4140 ETB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6500 ETB/Month in 2018 and a record low of 3080 ETB/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Ethiopia increased to 4100 ETB/Month in 2018 from 1530 ETB/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Ethiopia averaged 2282.50 ETB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4100 ETB/Month in 2018 and a record low of 1530 ETB/Month in 2017. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Military Expenditure in Ethiopia remained unchanged at 503 USD Million in 2018 from 503 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Ethiopia averaged 497.89 USD Million from 1965 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1548 USD Million in 1999 and a record low of 171 USD Million in 1970.

Unemployment Rate in Ethiopia increased to 19.10 percent in 2018 from 16.90 percent in 2016. Unemployment Rate in Ethiopia averaged 19.54 percent from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26.40 percent in 1999 and a record low of 16.80 percent in 2015. In Ethiopia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Ethiopia Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Ethiopia was last recorded at 1794.29 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Ethiopia, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 10 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Ethiopia averaged 905.97 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1794.29 USD in 2018 and a record low of 517.03 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 - Ethiopia GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ethiopia scored 44.37 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Ethiopia averaged 12.89 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.45 Points in 2018 and a record low of 3.26 Points in 2007. 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 - Ethiopia Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ethiopia is ranked 159 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Ethiopia remained unchanged at 159 in 2019 from 159 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Ethiopia averaged 135.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 161 in 2017 and a record low of 104 in 2010. 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 Ethiopia.

Terrorism Index in Ethiopia decreased to 5.35 in 2018 from 5.63 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Ethiopia averaged 4.06 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.94 in 2016 and a record low of 2.31 in 2002. 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).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Ethiopia was last recorded at 570.30 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Ethiopia is equivalent to 5 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Ethiopia averaged 271.19 USD from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 570.30 USD in 2018 and a record low of 164.30 USD in 1992. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Ethiopia increased to 624 ETB Billion in 2018 from 600.90 ETB Billion in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Ethiopia averaged 239.16 ETB Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 624 ETB Billion in 2018 and a record low of 98.30 ETB Billion in 2002. This page provides - Ethiopia Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Ethiopia increased to 526.20 ETB Billion in 2018 from 464.40 ETB Billion in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Ethiopia averaged 110.16 ETB Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 526.20 ETB Billion in 2018 and a record low of 17.70 ETB Billion in 1999. This page provides - Ethiopia Gdp From Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Ethiopia increased to 745.70 ETB Billion in 2018 from 673.90 ETB Billion in 2017. GDP From Services in Ethiopia averaged 246 ETB Billion from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 745.70 ETB Billion in 2018 and a record low of 69.40 ETB Billion in 1999. This page provides - Ethiopia Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Ethiopia scored 37 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Ethiopia averaged 29.68 Points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37 Points in 2019 and a record low of 22 Points in 2005. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ethiopia is the 96 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Ethiopia averaged 109.16 from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138 in 2007 and a record low of 59 in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ethiopia Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Ethiopia stands at 30 percent. In Ethiopia, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ethiopia. This page provides - Ethiopia Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ethiopia stands at 35 percent. In Ethiopia, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, 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 Ethiopia. This page provides - Ethiopia Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.