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

Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand was at 0.45 percent on Friday May 8. Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand averaged 4.61 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.32 percent in December of 1986 and a record low of 0.45 percent in May of 2020. 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 New Zealand.

Part Time Employment in New Zealand increased to 530 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 519 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Part Time Employment in New Zealand averaged 423.01 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 555 Thousand in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 264 Thousand in the first quarter of 1986. This page provides - New Zealand Part Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in New Zealand increased to 2131 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 2130 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in New Zealand averaged 1544.77 Thousand from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2147 Thousand in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1177 Thousand in the first quarter of 1992. This page provides - New Zealand Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand recorded 1492 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, New Zealand reported 21 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Coronavirus Cases.

New Zealand recorded 21 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, New Zealand reported 1492 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Coronavirus Deaths.

New Zealand recorded 1368 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, New Zealand reported 21 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Coronavirus Recovered.

Aruba recorded 3 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Aruba reported 101 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Aruba Coronavirus Deaths.

Guatemala is ranked 96 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Guatemala improved to 96 in 2019 from 98 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Guatemala averaged 94.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117 in 2008 and a record low of 79 in 2013. 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 Guatemala.

Leading Economic Index Guatemala increased 2.60 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Guatemala averaged 3.53 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2006 and a record low of -2.80 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Guatemala Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala recorded 24 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Guatemala reported 900 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Guatemala Coronavirus Deaths.

Nicaragua is ranked 142 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Nicaragua deteriorated to 142 in 2019 from 132 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Nicaragua averaged 124.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 142 in 2019 and a record low of 113 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 Nicaragua.

Leading Economic Index Nicaragua decreased 7.50 percent in February of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Nicaragua averaged 3.38 percent from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.60 percent in January of 2012 and a record low of -12.80 percent in June of 2018. In Nicaragua, the Monthly Economic Activity Index – IMAE – is an index that summarizes the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating the future movements in GDP. The economic activities include: agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, manufacturing, electricity, water, construction, commerce, restaurants and hotels, transport, communications, financial intermediation, housing services, education, health, other services, public administration. This page provides - Nicaragua Leading Economic Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua recorded 5 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Nicaragua reported 16 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nicaragua Coronavirus Deaths.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in South Korea increased to 502912.20 KRW Billion in February from 491486.80 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in South Korea averaged 162556.15 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 510090.10 KRW Billion in June of 2015 and a record low of 310.30 KRW Billion in January of 1970. This page provides - South Korea Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in New Zealand increased to 42323 NZD Million in March from 31302 NZD Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in New Zealand averaged 18520.91 NZD Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42323 NZD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 7116 NZD Million in December of 1994. This page provides - New Zealand Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet In the Euro Area increased to 5282926 EUR Million in April 17 from 5257490 EUR Million in the previous week. Central Bank Balance Sheet in the Euro Area averaged 2852368.48 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5282926 EUR Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 692641 EUR Million in February of 1999. This page provides - Euro Area Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Advertisements in New Zealand decreased to 44341.92 in December from 46008.12 in November of 2018. Job Advertisements in New Zealand averaged 28367.78 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46008.12 in November of 2018 and a record low of 14139.22 in July of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Job Advertisements - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cement Production in South Korea decreased to 5221 Thousands of Tonnes in December from 5825 Thousands of Tonnes in November of 2017. Cement Production in South Korea averaged 4588.68 Thousands of Tonnes from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 6134 Thousands of Tonnes in October of 2003 and a record low of 1726 Thousands of Tonnes in January of 2001. This page provides - South Korea Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms In the Euro Area increased by 0.60 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in the Euro Area averaged 10.55 EUR Billion from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29.58 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -22.95 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Changes In Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in European Union decreased by 13951.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in European Union averaged 14858.14 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46560.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -28854.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides - European Union Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in New Zealand increased by 110 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in New Zealand averaged 178.39 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 730 NZD Million in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of -1002 NZD Million in the second quarter of 2009. In New Zealand, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Changes in Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in South Korea increased by 5557.80 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 2020. Changes in Inventories in South Korea averaged 1981.22 KRW Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12981.70 KRW Billion in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of -9865.30 KRW Billion in the first quarter of 1998. In South Korea, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - South Korea Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in New Zealand increased to 1.53 percent in September from 1.25 percent in August of 2019. Interbank Rate in New Zealand averaged 6.86 percent from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24.25 percent in April of 1987 and a record low of 1.25 percent in August of 2019. In New Zealand, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - New Zealand Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Guinea Bissau increased to 4.23 percent in February from 3.64 percent in January of 2020. Interbank Rate in Guinea Bissau averaged 5.24 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.35 percent in February of 2018 and a record low of 3.64 percent in January of 2020. The interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks in the local currency. This page provides - Guinea Bissau Interbank Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Treasury Bill 91 Day Yield decreased to 3.64 percent on Friday May 1 from 3.73 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in India averaged 7.36 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.97 percent in July of 1995 and a record low of 3.10 percent in July of 2009. In India, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - India Treasury Bill Yield - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Pakistan decreased to 11.19 percent in March from 13.34 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Pakistan averaged 10.01 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.42 percent in May of 1997 and a record low of 1.21 percent in July of 2003. In Pakistan, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Pakistan Six Month Treasury Bill Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Korea Three Month Interbank Rate was at 1.01 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in South Korea averaged 2.90 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.14 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 1.01 percent in April of 2020. In South Korea, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - South Korea Overnight Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in New Zealand increased 3.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in New Zealand averaged 5.51 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.20 percent in March of 1980 and a record low of -2 percent in June of 2010. In New Zealand, the food price index (FPI) measures the changes in prices that households pay for food. This page provides - New Zealand Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food In the Euro Area increased 2.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in the Euro Area averaged 1.77 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.90 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in October of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in East Timor increased 1.20 percent in August of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in East Timor averaged 9.33 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47.84 percent in February of 2013 and a record low of -2.80 percent in April of 2016. In East Timor, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (64 percent of the total weight), of which Rice (17 percent), Vegetables (15 percent), Meat (8 percent), and Bread and Cereals (4 percent). This page provides the latest reported value for - East Timor Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cost of food in South Korea increased 2.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in South Korea averaged 116.11 percent from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6434.02 percent in January of 1985 and a record low of -4.50 percent in February of 1987. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea 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 Equatorial Guinea was last recorded at 3.25 percent. Interest Rate in Equatorial Guinea averaged 3.40 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.25 percent in July of 2009 and a record low of 2.45 percent in July of 2015. Equatorial Guinea is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). In CEMAC, interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Central African States’ Monetary Policy Committee. The Bank of Central African States’ official rate is the prime lending rate. This page provides - Equatorial Guinea Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in South Korea was last recorded at 0.75 percent. Interest Rate in South Korea averaged 3.08 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.25 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0.75 percent in March of 2020. In South Korea the interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) Monetary Policy Committee. The official interest rate is the Bank of Korea Base Rate which was changed from overnight call rate on March 2008. This page provides - South Korea Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. In the Euro Area, benchmark interest rate is set by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. The primary objective of the ECB’s monetary policy is to maintain price stability which is to keep inflation below, but close to 2 percent over the medium term. In times of prolonged low inflation and low interest rates, ECB may also adopt non-standard monetary policy measures, such as asset purchase programmes. The official interest rate is the Main refinancing operations rate. . This page provides - Euro Area Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Guinea was last recorded at 11 percent. Interest Rate in Guinea averaged 16.16 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22.25 percent in January of 2007 and a record low of 9 percent in December of 2009. In Guinea, interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea’s Monetary Policy Committee. The CBRG’s official interest rate is the key rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guinea Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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