Core consumer prices in Argentina increased 53.60 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Argentina averaged 42.48 percent from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.80 percent in May of 2019 and a record low of 21.12 percent in January of 2018. This page provides - Argentina Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Argentina decreased to 55682.72 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 57216.88 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Argentina averaged 49145.83 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61027.37 ARS Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 28143.41 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Argentina Gdp From Transport, Storage and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Argentina increased to 12240 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11934 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Argentina averaged 13106.57 Thousand from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16100.01 Thousand in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 10560.47 Thousand in the second quarter of 1991. In Argentina, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Argentina Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Argentina increased 1.20 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Argentina averaged 0.32 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.64 percent in March of 2000 and a record low of -18.30 percent in January of 2012. In Argentina, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Argentina was recorded at 46.90 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Argentina averaged 195.66 percent from 1944 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20262.80 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of -7 percent in February of 1954. The most important categories in the CPI basket in the Great Buenos Aires area are food and beverages (28.6 percent of the total weight), transport (10.4 percent) and clothing and footwear (10.4 percent). Housing and utilities (8.7 percent); health (8.2 percent); restaurants and hotels (8.1 percent); recreation and culture (7.4 percent); household maintenance and equipment (6.3 percent); alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.8 percent); miscellaneous goods and services (3.6 percent); communication (2.9 percent) and education (1.6 percent) for the remaining. The CPI index has a base of 100 as of December of 2016 and covers the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and its 24 districts. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Argentina increased to 59.40 percent in February from 56.10 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Argentina averaged 69.57 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.10 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of 48.16 percent in January of 2002. This page provides - Argentina Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Argentina increased to 305.55 points in March from 295.67 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Argentina averaged 173.94 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 305.55 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 100 points in December of 2016. In Argentina, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. Beginning December of 2013, the Consumer Price Index is published for National Urban Areas, while before only Gran Buenos Aires Area was considered. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Argentina increased to 315.64 points in March of 2020 from 310.60 points in February of 2020. Cpi Transportation in Argentina averaged 180.08 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 315.64 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 100 points in December of 2016. This page provides - Argentina Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Expectations in Argentina increased to 40 percent in April from 30 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Expectations in Argentina averaged 26.40 Percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 Percent in March of 2019 and a record low of 20 Percent in July of 2009. In Argentina, inflation expectations refer to median one year ahead expected inflation rate. The expectations are based on the phone-based survey of approximately 800 adult people living in the biggest urban areas conducted in the first 10 days of the reference month. This page provides - Argentina Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Activity Index in Argentina decreased to -2.20 percent in February from -1.80 percent in January of 2020. Economic Activity Index in Argentina averaged 2.50 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.80 percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -13.70 percent in May of 2009. In Argentina, the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (EMAE) is a provisional indicator of the evolution of the GDP. Its calculation is structured in the aggregation of the added value at basic prices of each one of the economic activities plus the net taxes of subsidies to the products, using the weights of the national accounts. This page provides - Argentina Economic Activity Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Argentina decreased to 513 BBL/D/1K in January from 517 BBL/D/1K in December of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Argentina averaged 661.73 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 855 BBL/D/1K in May of 1998 and a record low of 454 BBL/D/1K in April of 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Argentina decreased 16.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Argentina averaged 1.66 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24.60 percent in March of 2003 and a record low of -22.30 percent in March of 2002. In Argentina, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Car Production in Argentina decreased to 0 Units in April from 19164 Units in March of 2020. Car Production in Argentina averaged 36970.54 Units from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 81868 Units in August of 2011 and a record low of 0 Units in April of 2020. This page provides - Argentina Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina recorded 5611 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Argentina reported 293 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Argentina Coronavirus Cases.

Argentina recorded 293 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Argentina reported 5611 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Argentina Coronavirus Deaths.

Argentina recorded 1659 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Argentina reported 293 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Argentina Coronavirus Recovered.

Industrial Production in Madagascar increased 0.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Madagascar averaged 0.90 Percentage from 2011 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 13.30 Percentage in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of -15.23 Percentage in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Madagascar Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Madagascar scored 24 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Madagascar averaged 27.78 Points from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 Points in 2008 and a record low of 17 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 - Madagascar Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Madagascar is the 158 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Madagascar averaged 114.50 from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 158 in 2019 and a record low of 82 in 2004. 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 - Madagascar Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Electricity Production in Madagascar increased to 159.27 Gigawatt-hour in December from 153.25 Gigawatt-hour in November of 2019. Electricity Production in Madagascar averaged 135.96 Gigawatt-hour from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164.58 Gigawatt-hour in July of 2019 and a record low of 106.39 Gigawatt-hour in February of 2013. This page provides - Madagascar Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Madagascar was recorded at 4 percent in December of 2019. Inflation Rate in Madagascar averaged 8.86 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30.40 percent in February of 2005 and a record low of -8.50 percent in June of 2003. In Madagascar, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Madagascar Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Madagascar increased 0.60 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Madagascar averaged 0.68 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.90 percent in March of 2002 and a record low of -3.80 percent in July of 2002. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Madagascar Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Madagascar increased 3.20 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Madagascar averaged 9.50 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.84 percent in February of 2005 and a record low of -10.27 percent in June of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Madagascar Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Madagascar was estimated at 26.9 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Madagascar had a population of 5.1 million people. The population of Madagascar represents 0.31 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 327 people on the planet is a resident of Madagascar. This page provides the latest reported value for - Madagascar Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Madagascar increased to 118 points in March of 2020 from 117.60 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Madagascar averaged 213.28 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 333.30 points in November of 2015 and a record low of 97 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Madagascar Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Madagascar recorded 193 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Madagascar did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Madagascar Coronavirus Cases.

Madagascar did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This page includes a chart with historical data for Madagascar Coronavirus Deaths.

Madagascar recorded 101 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Madagascar did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Madagascar Coronavirus Recovered.

Crude Oil Production in Czech Republic increased to 2 BBL/D/1K in December from 1 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Czech Republic averaged 3.76 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7 BBL/D/1K in December of 2002 and a record low of 1 BBL/D/1K in July of 2019. This page provides - Czech Republic Crude Oil Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Czech Republic was recorded at 3.40 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 4.25 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.90 percent in February of 1993 and a record low of -0.40 percent in January of 2003. In Czech Republic, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (26.6 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 17.1 percent; Transport for 10.1 percent; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco for 9.5 percent; Recreation and Culture for 8.8 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6.8 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Health and Education account for the remaining 21.1 percent of total weight. This page provides - Czech Republic Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Czech Republic increased 2.73 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Czech Republic averaged 0.98 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.71 percent in July of 2001 and a record low of -1.04 percent in September of 2009. In Czech Republic, the core inflation rate tracks changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods which excludes some volatile price items. This page provides - Czech Republic Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Czech Republic decreased to 111.20 points in March from 111.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Czech Republic averaged 84.04 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.30 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 50.60 points in January of 1995. In Czech Republic, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Czech Republic Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Czech Republic decreased to 104.30 points in March of 2020 from 106.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Czech Republic averaged 95.75 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.50 points in July of 2018 and a record low of 64.20 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Czech Republic Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Czech Republic decreased to 1136944.80 CZK Million in February from 1140474.60 CZK Million in January of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Czech Republic averaged 786497.16 CZK Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1158624.20 CZK Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 425332.80 CZK Million in May of 2003. This page provides - Czech Republic Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic increased to 4932508.49 CZK Million in March from 4809042.72 CZK Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic averaged 2784484.53 CZK Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4932508.49 CZK Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1326829.94 CZK Million in June of 2002. Czech Republic Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. As of 2016, the central bank has changed the main monetary indicator from the previously used M2 monetary aggregate in the national definition to the harmonised M3 monetary aggregate under harmonised monetary statistics compiled in accordance with E(S)CB methodological guidelines. This page provides - Czech Republic Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Czech Republic decreased 8.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Czech Republic averaged 0.25 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in August of 2000 and a record low of -8.70 percent in March of 2020. In Czech Republic, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Czech Republic Industrial Production MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Czech Republic decreased 10.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Czech Republic averaged 3.26 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of -20.70 percent in February of 2009. In Czech Republic, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Czech Republic Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Czech Republic decreased to 5277.42 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 5304.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Czech Republic averaged 4971.11 Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5326.33 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 4675.90 Thousand in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Czech Republic Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Czech Republic recorded 8078 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 270 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Cases.

Czech Republic recorded 273 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 8078 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Deaths.

Czech Republic recorded 4414 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Czech Republic reported 273 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Czech Republic Coronavirus Recovered.

Business Confidence in Indonesia decreased to 104.82 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 105.33 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Indonesia averaged 106.75 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 122.50 points in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 95.12 points in the first quarter of 2006. In Indonesia, the Business Tendency Index (BTI) measures the expectations of entrepreneurs about current business income, production capacity, average working hours and future domestic and foreign orders, selling prices and raw materials. The survey covers a sample of around 2000 managers from large and medium companies from almost all regions of the country and from the main sectors of the economy (Agriculture, Mining and Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas and Water, Construction, Trade, Hotels, Transportation and Communication, Financial and Services). For each of the variables measured, the proportion of positive, negative and neutral answers is computed, and the final index is reported as a weighted average of those proportions. The BTI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook. This page provides - Indonesia Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Faroe Islands increased to 35 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 13 points in the second quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Faroe Islands averaged 13.64 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 points in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of -36 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Faroe Islands, the indicator and balances for the primary sector and other industries show development, current situation and expectations based on 15 questions asked twice a year in a survey of 35-40 companies. The questions refer to i.a. trends in production, possible limiting factors, expected employment, expected changes in prices, order books, production capacity and market trends home and abroad. The indicator is average of balances ranging from -100 to +100. Any single value only makes sense when compared to previous answers to the same question. This page provides - Faroe Islands Industrial Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in India increased to 105 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 102.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in India averaged 117.38 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 127.50 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 96.40 points in the second quarter of 2009. In India, the Business Expectations Index (BEI) is calculated as a weighted (share of GVA of different industry group) net response of nine business indicators. The nine indicators considered are: (1) overall business situation; (2) production; (3) order books; (4) inventory of raw material; (5) inventory of finished goods; (6) profit margins; (7) employment; (8) exports; and (9) capacity utilisation. BEI gives a snapshot of the business outlook in every quarter and takes values between 0 and 200, with 100 being the threshold separating expansion from contraction. The number of total responses varies from quarter to quarter and averaged 1,200 over the last two years. This page provides - India Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Maldives increased to 77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -5 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Maldives averaged 9.35 points from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -82 points in the second quarter of 2019. The Quarterly Business Survey is conducted by the MMA with the aim of obtaining a quick assessment of current business trends and expected future economic activity. The respondents of the business survey are senior managers or top management of businesses who has an overall view of the business situation. The questions cover the views of the senior management (for the past quarter and expectation for the next quarter) on the direction of change in various business variables such as sales, output, prices, exports, capacity utilisation and employment which are useful for analysing and predicting economic activity. The qualitative response for these questions takes the form of either increase, decrease or no change. The business survey conducts for the main sector of the economy which is tourism. This page provides - Maldives Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in South Africa decreased to 18 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 26 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in South Africa averaged 43.29 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92 points in the third quarter of 1980 and a record low of 12 points in the fourth quarter of 1977. In South Africa, the BER Business Confidence Index covers 1,400 business people in the building sector, 1,400 in the trade sector and 1,000 in manufacturing. The survey assesses the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories and selling prices. The index varies on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - South Africa Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Gambia increased to 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 68 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Gambia averaged 51 points from 2017 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 7 points in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Gambia Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Italy decreased to 89.50 points in March from 98.80 points in February of 2020. Business Confidence in Italy averaged 102.19 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 121.52 points in February of 1995 and a record low of 71.50 points in March of 2009. In Italy, the Manufacturing Confidence Index covers 4,000 Italian companies. The questionnaire focuses on the current trend of order books, production and inventories, short-term forecasts on order books, production, prices and the general economic situation. The business confidence index is adjusted for seasonal effects and fixed to a base year of 2005. The value 100 indicates no evolution in business sentiment, a value over 100 shows increasing confidence and a value under 100 indicates low expectations. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Business Confidence in Japan decreased to -8 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 0 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Japan averaged 1.47 points from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 53 points in the second quarter of 1989 and a record low of -58 points in the first quarter of 2009. In Japan, the quarterly Tankan Index of Sentiment at Large Manufacturers covers about 1,100 companies with capital over 1 billion Yen. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Australia decreased to -66 points in March from -4 points in February of 2020. Business Confidence in Australia averaged 5.48 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21 points in April of 2002 and a record low of -66 points in March of 2020. The NAB monthly survey of business confidence is based on a telephone survey of around 600 small, medium and large size non-agricultural companies. The Survey measures the expectations of business conditions for the upcoming month and is a simple average of trading, profitability and employment indices, reported by respondents for their company. The indices are calculated by taking the difference between the percentage of respondents nominating good or very good, or a rise and those nominating poor or very poor, or a fall. This page provides - Australia Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.