Household Saving Rate in Norway increased to 9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 7.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Norway averaged 6.31 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.90 percent in the second quarter of 2005 and a record low of -2 percent in the second quarter of 2006. In Norway, Personal Savings correspond to the personal income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - Norway Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Norway increased to 46940 NOK/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 45900 NOK/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Norway averaged 37486.43 NOK/Month from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47220 NOK/Month in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20126 NOK/Month in the fourth quarter of 1997. This page provides - Norway Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Norway increased to 2579 in March from 2016 in February of 2020. Building Permits in Norway averaged 2482.51 from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5266 in September of 1971 and a record low of 761 in July of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Starts in Norway increased to 2642 units in March from 2331 units in February of 2020. Housing Starts in Norway averaged 2369.45 units from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4113 units in March of 2006 and a record low of 1137 units in July of 2009. This page provides - Norway Housing Starts- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in Norway increased to 42 points in April from 41.40 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in Norway averaged 53.07 points from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64.10 points in November of 2006 and a record low of 36.90 points in February of 2009. In Norway, the NIMA Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of the manufacturing sector and is derived from a survey of 300 companies. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the manufacturing sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing Production in Norway decreased 1.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Norway averaged 1.03 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.90 percent in May of 2007 and a record low of -10.40 percent in April of 2009. In Norway, manufacturing accounts for 27 percent of total production, mainly: food, beverages and tobacco (5 percent); refined petroleum, chemicals and pharmaceutical products (4 percent); machinery and equipment (3 percent); fabricated metal products (2 percent); ships, boats and oil platforms (2 percent); computer and electrical equipment (2 percent); repair, installation of machinery (2 percent); rubber, plastic and mineral products (2 percent); and basic metals (2 percent). This page provides - Norway Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Norway increased to 111 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 107.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in Norway averaged 112.21 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 152.20 points in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 78.90 points in the first quarter of 2000. From 2016, Statistics Norway started publishing the Index of Average Monthly Earnings in Manufacturing with a new base year (Q1 2016=100). Previously, the base year was 2005. This page provides - Norway Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Norway stands at AAA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Norway was last set at Aaa with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Norway was last reported at AAA with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Norway is AAA 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 Norway thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Norway as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Wages in Norway increased 2.78 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Norway averaged 11.31 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.56 percent in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of 1.07 percent in the second quarter of 2017. This page provides - Norway Wages in Manufacturing YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Moldova increased to 54522.40 MDL Million in 2017 from 48462.60 MDL Million in 2016. Government Spending in Moldova averaged 33621.04 MDL Million from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 54522.40 MDL Million in 2017 and a record low of 13949.30 MDL Million in 2005. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides the latest reported value for - Moldova Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Moldova is ranked 48 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Moldova deteriorated to 48 in 2019 from 47 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Moldova averaged 68.75 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 108 in 2008 and a record low of 44 in 2016. 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 Moldova.

Wages in Manufacturing in Moldova increased to 7111.90 MDL/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6764.90 MDL/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in Moldova averaged 2759.26 MDL/Month from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7111.90 MDL/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 563 MDL/Month in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Moldova Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Moldova increased to 50108442 MDL Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 49512481 MDL Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Moldova averaged 19702307.90 MDL Thousand from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50108442 MDL Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3508408 MDL Thousand in the first quarter of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Moldova Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Moldova increased 2.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Moldova averaged 6.96 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40.30 percent in April of 2000 and a record low of -4.90 percent in March of 2009. 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 - Moldova Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Manufacturing Production in Moldova increased 11.10 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Moldova averaged 1.92 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.70 percent in March of 2004 and a record low of -31.90 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Moldova Manufacturing Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Moldova increased 1.50 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Moldova averaged 8.91 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 245 percent in February of 2013 and a record low of -73.30 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Moldova Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Moody's credit rating for Moldova was last set at B3 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 Moldova thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Moldova as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Living Wage Family in Tanzania remained unchanged at 762800 TZS/Month in 2018 from 762800 TZS/Month in 2018. 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.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tanzania decreased by 2897000 TZS Million in 2017. Changes In Inventories in Tanzania averaged -56410.23 TZS Million from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2901000 TZS Million in 2014 and a record low of -2897000 TZS Million in 2017. This page provides - Tanzania Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tanzania is ranked 141 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Tanzania improved to 141 in 2019 from 144 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Tanzania averaged 135.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 145 in 2013 and a record low of 125 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 Tanzania.

Producer Prices in Tanzania increased 11.44 percent in March of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Tanzania averaged 4.83 percent from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.90 percent in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of -3.58 percent in the second quarter of 2015. In Tanzania, the producer price index measures the average change over time in the prices received by selected domestic producers for the production of their goods. This page provides - Tanzania Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Tanzania increased to 2671779 TZS Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 2384031 TZS Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Tanzania averaged 1389200.37 TZS Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2671779 TZS Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 373896.38 TZS Million in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - Tanzania Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Tanzania decreased to 1290552 TZS Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 1323862 TZS Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Tanzania averaged 724457.36 TZS Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1323862 TZS Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 197832.14 TZS Million in the fourth quarter of 2008. This page provides - Tanzania Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Tanzania increased to 13.26 percent in February from 13.19 percent in January of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Tanzania averaged 12.93 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.91 percent in September of 2017 and a record low of 7.53 percent in March of 2004. In Tanzania, the negotiated lending rate is an average rate of lending rates for prime customers. This page provides - Tanzania Bank Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Moody's credit rating for Tanzania was last set at B1 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 Tanzania thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Tanzania as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Tanzania increased to 151 points in April from 148.53 points in March of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Tanzania averaged 101.10 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 151 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 51.88 points in January of 2010. This page provides - Tanzania Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sierra Leone is ranked 163 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Sierra Leone remained unchanged at 163 in 2019 from 163 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Sierra Leone averaged 150 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 163 in 2018 and a record low of 137 in 2012. 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 Sierra Leone.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Sierra Leone decreased to 229.40 points in March from 233.50 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Sierra Leone averaged 139.68 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 233.50 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 90.70 points in January of 2007. This page provides - Sierra Leone Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Sierra Leone thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Sierra Leone as reported by major credit rating agencies.

The Shanghai Composite added 23.82 points or 0.83% to 2895.34 on Friday as China finalised rules that would scrap quotas under two major inbound investment schemes, aiming to facilitate foreign investment in the country. Meantime, US and China trade negotiators agreed that 'good progress' is being made on creating governmental infrastructures to make phase one agreement a success, with both parties expecting to meet obligations under the agreement in a timely manner. Investors also welcomed news that China's foreign exchange reserves increased unexpectedly to $3.091 trillion in April, amid easing strict coronavirus restrictions and a gradual recovery in the economy. The Shanghai Composite finished the holiday-shortened week 1.2% higher. Historically, the China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 6124.04 in October of 2007. The Shanghai SE Composite is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all A-shares and B-shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in China. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The SSE Composite Index has a base value of CNY100 as of December 19, 1990.

The WIG decreased 13820 points or 23.40% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Poland. Historically, the Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG Index reached an all time high of 67933.05 in January of 2018. The Warsaw Stock Exchange General Index (WIG) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all domestic companies (investment funds are excluded) listed on the main market of The Warsaw Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, income base, total return index which includes dividends and pre-emptive subscription rights. The WIG Index has a base value of 1000 as of April 16, 1991.

The STI finished near the flat line at 2,592 on Friday as downbeat corporate earnings results overshadowed easing tensions between the US and China as both countries had a phone call to discuss the Phase 1 trade deal and pledged to fulfill their commitments. Southeast Asia's second-largest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp posted its lowest quarterly profit in seven years and flagged a weak outlook due to the coronavirus pandemic, while Singapore Airlines said it would report a sharp operating loss in the latest quarter also due to a collapse in fuel prices. For the week, the STI lost 1.2%. Historically, the Singapore Stock Market (STI) reached an all time high of 3906.16 in October of 2007. The Straits Times Index STI is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a capitalization weighted index. The STI Index dates back to 1966. Yet, it was recalculated twice in 1998 and in 2008 according to the FTSE methodology.

The KASE decreased 95 points or 3.99% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Kazakhstan. Historically, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Index KASE reached an all time high of 2876.17 in July of 2007. The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Index KASE tracks the performance of stocks at the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The All-Share Index decreased 1187 points or 19.62% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Kuwait. Historically, the Kuwait Stock Exchange Index reached an all time high of 6416.43 in January of 2020. The Kuwait Stock Exchange Index tracks the performance of all companies listed at the Kuwait Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index. The index has a base value of 1000.

The LSX Composite decreased 89 points or 12.41% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Laos. Historically, the Laos Securities Exchange Composite Index reached an all time high of 1569.95 in March of 2015. Laos Stock Market LSX Composite Index is a capitalization-weighted index of the companies listed on the Laos Securities Exchange. The index was created with a base value of 1000 as of January 11, 2011.

The MSE TOP 20 decreased 3082 points or 15.71% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Mongolia. Historically, the Mongolia Stock Market reached an all time high of 26170.54 in December of 2017. The Mongolia Stock Market MSE Top 20 Index is calculated based on the market capitalization and average daily trade of the top 20 securities listed on the Mongolia Stock Exchange.

The Hang Seng decreased 4273 points or 14.99% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Historically, the Hong Kong Stock Market (HSI) reached an all time high of 33484.08 in January of 2018. The Hang Seng is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of around 50 largest companies listed in the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. It is free floating, capitalization-weighted index. The Hang Seng has a base value of 100 as of June 30, 1964.

The BUX decreased 11333 points or 24.51% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hungary. Historically, the Hungary Stock Market (BUX) reached an all time high of 46476.20 in January of 2020. The Budapest Stock Exchange Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance large, actively traded shares listed on The Budapest Stock in Hungary. It is a free floating, capitalization-weighted, total return index. The Budapest Stock Exchange Index has a base value of 1000 as of January 2, 1991.

The Bangladesh DSE General Index decreased 445 points or 9.99% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bangladesh. Historically, the Bangladesh Stock Market (DSE Broad) reached an all time high of 6336.88 in November of 2017. The Bangladesh Stock Exchange All Share Price Index tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

The BSX decreased 809 points or 33.65% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bermuda. Historically, the Bermuda Stock Exchange Index reached an all time high of 2975.91 in August of 2018. The Bermuda Stock Exchange Index is a capitalization-weighted index which measures the performance of the Bermuda Stock Exchange. Stock market Index values calculated end of day and updated the next business day.

The SASX-10 decreased 99 points or 12.27% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Bosnia And Herzegovina. Historically, the Sarajevo Stock Exchange Index 10 reached an all time high of 9853.78 in April of 2007.

Equatorial Guinea is ranked 178 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Equatorial Guinea deteriorated to 178 in 2019 from 177 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Equatorial Guinea averaged 170.33 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 178 in 2014 and a record low of 155 in 2011. 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 Equatorial Guinea.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Equatorial Guinea thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Equatorial Guinea as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Government Spending in Slovakia increased to 4.68 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3.84 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Slovakia averaged 2.96 EUR Billion from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.68 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1.76 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2000. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Slovakia Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Slovakia increased to 12.60 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12.29 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Slovakia averaged 8.58 EUR Billion from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.60 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 5.59 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 1997. This page provides - Slovakia Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Slovakia increased to 4429 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4267 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Slovakia averaged 2837.17 EUR Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5587 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1019 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Slovakia Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Slovakia decreased to 3471 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4199 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Slovakia averaged 3029.96 EUR Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4199 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1820 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2000. This page provides - Slovakia Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Production in Slovakia decreased 3 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Slovakia averaged 6.13 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.80 percent in December of 2003 and a record low of -31.70 percent in January of 2009. In Slovakia, Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 85 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: Motor vehicles (33 percent of total production); computer products (7 percent); machinery and equipment (5 percent); basic metals (5 percent); rubber products (5 percent); fabricated metal products (5 percent); coke and refined petroleum products (4 percent); and electrical equipment (4 percent). This page provides - Slovakia Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Slovakia increased 17.90 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Slovakia averaged -0.59 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 135.30 percent in July of 2007 and a record low of -57 percent in July of 2008. In Slovakia, Mining and quarrying account for 1 percent of total industrial production. This page provides - Slovakia Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Slovakia remained unchanged at 254.60 points in March from 254.60 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Slovakia averaged 176.70 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 254.60 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 48 points in January of 1996. This page provides - Slovakia Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.