Hong Kong recorded 4 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Hong Kong reported 1045 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hong Kong Coronavirus Deaths.

Hong Kong recorded 960 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Hong Kong reported 4 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Hong Kong Coronavirus Recovered.

Business Confidence in Bangladesh increased to 9.96 in the second-half of 2014 from 9.74 the first-half of 2014. Business Confidence in Bangladesh averaged 9.90 from 2013 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 10 in 2013 and a record low of 9.74 in 2014. Business Confidence in Bangladesh is reported by the Associates for Development Services Limited. The base score is 10. This page provides - Bangladesh Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh scored 52.12 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Bangladesh averaged 14.77 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52.12 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.50 Points in 2009. 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 - Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh increased to 11055.14 BDT Billion in 2019 from 10224.38 BDT Billion in 2018. GDP Constant Prices in Bangladesh averaged 5874.69 BDT Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11055.14 BDT Billion in 2019 and a record low of 2372.59 BDT Billion in 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bangladesh GDP Constant Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Construction in Bangladesh increased to 8068.14 BDT Million in 2019 from 7359.50 BDT Million in 2018. GDP From Construction in Bangladesh averaged 4970.39 BDT Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8068.14 BDT Million in 2019 and a record low of 2982.50 BDT Million in 2006. This page provides - Bangladesh Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Bangladesh increased to 19293.84 BDT Billion in 2019 from 17099.29 BDT Billion in 2018. Consumer Spending in Bangladesh averaged 12371.59 BDT Billion from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19293.84 BDT Billion in 2019 and a record low of 7269.66 BDT Billion in 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Bangladesh increased to 13258 BDT/Month in 2017 from 12897 BDT/Month in 2016. Wages in Bangladesh averaged 12549.33 BDT/Month from 2013 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13258 BDT/Month in 2017 and a record low of 11493 BDT/Month in 2013. This page provides - Bangladesh Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Bangladesh decreased to 12068 BDT/Month in 2017 from 12380 BDT/Month in 2016. Wages in Manufacturing in Bangladesh averaged 12050.33 BDT/Month from 2013 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 12380 BDT/Month in 2016 and a record low of 11703 BDT/Month in 2013. This page provides - Bangladesh Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Bangladesh averaged 21.45 Points from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28 Points in 2017 and a record low of 4 Points in 2001. 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 - Bangladesh Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bangladesh is the 146 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Bangladesh averaged 134.25 from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2007 and a record low of 51 in 1996. 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 - Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 30.11 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 1998 and a record low of 25 percent in 2016. In Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh. This page provides - Bangladesh Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh stands at 30 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Bangladesh averaged 26.88 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2014 and a record low of 25 percent in 2005. In Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh. This page provides - Bangladesh Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Bangladesh increased to 12454.72 BDT Billion in January from 12405.98 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Consumer Credit in Bangladesh averaged 2833.29 BDT Billion from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12454.72 BDT Billion in January of 2020 and a record low of 220.17 BDT Billion in January of 1990. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Bangladesh increased to 276.83 points in March from 275.63 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Bangladesh averaged 133.17 points from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 276.83 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 51.99 points in July of 1993. In Bangladesh, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Bangladesh Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Bangladesh increased to 249.97 points in March of 2020 from 249.14 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Bangladesh averaged 194.15 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 249.97 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 131.01 points in May of 2011. This page provides - Bangladesh Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 2.93 BDT Billion in December of 2019. Capital Flows in Bangladesh averaged 23.29 BDT Billion from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 679.50 BDT Billion in March of 2007 and a record low of -12.72 BDT Billion in May of 1998. In Bangladesh, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Bangladesh Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bangladesh recorded 13770 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 206 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Cases.

Bangladesh recorded 214 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 13770 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Deaths.

Bangladesh recorded 2414 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bangladesh reported 214 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bangladesh Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Panama stands at 12.50 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Panama averaged 13.32 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in 2006 and a record low of 12.25 percent in 2005. In Panama, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Panama because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Panama Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Panama scored 61.64 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Panama averaged 17.50 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61.64 Points in 2017 and a record low of 4.12 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 - Panama Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama is the 66 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Panama averaged 53.92 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66 in 2019 and a record low of 40 in 2013. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama scored 36 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Panama averaged 35.26 Points from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 39 Points in 2015 and a record low of 30 Points 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 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 - Panama Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama is the 101 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Panama averaged 81.32 from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 102 in 2013 and a record low of 51 in 2001. 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 - Panama 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 Panama stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Panama averaged 29.98 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37 percent in 1998 and a record low of 25 percent in 2011. In Panama, 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 Panama. This page provides - Panama Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama stands at 25 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Panama averaged 26.20 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33 percent in 2004 and a record low of 25 percent in 2010. In Panama, 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 Panama. This page provides - Panama Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Panama increased to 11210.52 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10730.51 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Panama averaged 8054.99 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11210.52 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4958.99 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Panama increased to 1569.62 PAB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1564.73 PAB Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Panama averaged 982.12 PAB Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1754.85 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 291.70 PAB Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Panama Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Panama decreased to 104.49 points in February from 104.75 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Panama averaged 103.93 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.57 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 101.42 points in January of 2014. This page provides - Panama Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Leading Economic Index Panama increased 2.68 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Panama averaged 6.09 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.69 percent in April of 2008 and a record low of -2.26 percent in August of 2009. In Panama, the Monthly Economic Activity Index - IMAE - estimates the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating future movements in GDP. It aggregates the 14 different sectors included in the GDP calculation: agriculture, livestock, hunting and forestry; fishing; mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity and water supply; construction; wholesale and retail trade; hotels and restaurants; transport, storage, and communications; financial services; real estate; education; health and social services and public administration. The index has a base value of 100 as of 1996. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Economic Activity Index YoY Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama recorded 8070 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 231 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Cases.

Panama recorded 231 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 8070 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Deaths.

Panama recorded 886 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Panama reported 231 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Panama Coronavirus Recovered.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Costa Rica increased to 8621.49 USD Million in the second quarter of 2020 from 8156.63 USD Million in the first quarter of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Costa Rica averaged 2686.04 USD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8621.49 USD Million in the second quarter of 2020 and a record low of -1718.92 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Costa Rica, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Costa Rica Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Morocco increased to 261208 MAD Million in March from 247752 MAD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Morocco averaged 174759.23 MAD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 261208 MAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 52221 MAD Million in January of 2001. In Morocco, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Morocco Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Mexico increased to 189780 USD Million in March from 188405 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Mexico averaged 117102.75 USD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 199161.40 USD Million in January of 2015 and a record low of 32970.50 USD Million in August of 2000. In Mexico, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Mexico Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Palestine scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2005 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Palestine averaged 27 Points from 2003 until 2005, reaching an all time high of 30 Points in 2003 and a record low of 25 Points in 2004. Corruption Index in Palestine is reported by the Transparency International. 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 - Palestine Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Palestine is the 107 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2005 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Palestine averaged 97.67 from 2003 until 2005, reaching an all time high of 108 in 2004 and a record low of 78 in 2003. 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 - Palestine Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Spending in Palestine increased to 3400.90 USD million in the third quarter of 2019 from 3377.10 USD million in the second quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Palestine averaged 2191.49 USD million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3426.30 USD million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1415.50 USD million in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Palestine Consumer Spending- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Palestine increased to 224.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 224.80 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Palestine averaged 142.84 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 300.80 USD Million in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of 21.80 USD Million in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Palestine Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Palestine increased to 4016.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3915.30 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Palestine averaged 2126.56 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4089.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 778.50 USD Million in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Palestine Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Palestine decreased to 101.26 points in February from 101.33 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Palestine averaged 102.64 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.55 points in March of 2017 and a record low of 83.30 points in May of 2007. This page provides - Palestine Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Palestine recorded 375 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Palestine reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Palestine Coronavirus Cases.

Palestine recorded 2 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Palestine reported 375 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Palestine Coronavirus Deaths.

Palestine recorded 228 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Palestine reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Palestine Coronavirus Recovered.

Coal prices were below $55 per tonne in May, as a collapse in energy consumption combined with falling crude oil and gas prices as well as warmer temperatures sent coal to multi-year lows. Coal was hit especially hard in April, after the outbreak brought much of India, a coal-based economy, to a standstill. Historically, Coal reached an all time high of 139.05 in January of 2011. Coal futures are available for trading in the Intercontinental Exchange and on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The standard GC Newcastle contact listed on ICE weights 1,000 metric tonnes. Coal is the major fuel used for generating electricity worldwide. The biggest producer and consumer of coal is China. Other big producers include: United States, India, Australia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, Germany and Poland. The biggest exporters of coal are: Indonesia, Australia, Russia, United States, Colombia, South Africa and Kazakhstan. Coal prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our coal prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.

Cobalt decreased 2,750 USD/MT or 8.40% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Cobalt reached an all time high of 95250 in March of 2018. Cobalt is a hard, lustrous, grey metal with a high melting point (1493°C). Cobalt is used mainly in production of chemicals (58 percent), super alloys for gas turbine blades and jet aircraft engines, special steel, carbides, diamond tools and magnets. By far, the biggest producer of cobalt is Congo, followed by Canada, China, Russia and Zambia. Cobalt futures are available for trading in The London Metal Exchange (LME). The standard contact has a size of 1 tonne.

Cocoa decreased 114 USD/MT or 4.50% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Cocoa reached an all time high of 5379 in July of 1977. Cocoa is traded on New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London. The prices in New York are based on the South-Asian market and prices in London are based on cocoa from Africa. The size of each cocoa contract on the NYMEX is 10 metric tons.The biggest producers of cocoa are Ivory Coast and Ghana which together account for more than 60% of the world’s output. Other major producers include: Indonesia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ecuador and Brazil. Although cocoa is one of the world’s smallest soft commodity markets, it has global implications on food and candy producers, and the retail industry. Crude Oil prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments.

Coffee decreased 17 USd/Lbs or 13.38% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Coffee reached an all time high of 339.86 in April of 1977. Arabica coffee it is the world benchmark for coffee futures contracts that trade on the Inter Continental Exchange (ICE). Arabica accounts for 75 percent of the world’s production and is mostly cultivated in Brazil (40% of the world’s total supply) and Colombia. Robusta account for the remaining 25% and is mostly produced in Vietnam (15% of global supply) and Indonesia. Other major exporters include: Peru, India, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mexico and Cote Ivoire. Robusta is the coffee bean that is popular in Europe and espresso coffees while Arabica beans are popular in the United States.