The benchmark interest rate in Tanzania was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Tanzania averaged 11.94 percent from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.50 percent in December of 1994 and a record low of 3.70 percent in October of 2009. In Tanzania, interest rates decisions are taken by the Bank of Tanzania. The Bank of Tanzania official interest rate is the discount rate. This page provides - Tanzania Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Tanzania increased 2.10 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Tanzania averaged 4.16 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.20 percent in August of 2012 and a record low of 1.30 percent in December of 2017. This page provides - Tanzania Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Tanzania increased 1.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Tanzania averaged 0.85 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24.89 percent in April of 1994 and a record low of -2.88 percent in July of 2006. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Tanzania Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Tanzania increased 5.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Tanzania averaged 9.17 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.84 percent in January of 2012 and a record low of 0.10 percent in March of 2019. This page provides - Tanzania Food Inflation - 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.

The inflation rate in Tanzania was recorded at 3.30 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Tanzania averaged 6.83 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.80 percent in December of 2011 and a record low of 3 percent in November of 2018. In Tanzania, the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) measures the change over time in the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services that are purchased by a representative sample of households. The index weights are based on expenditures of both urban and rural households in the 25 geographic regions. The most important categories in the NCPI are Food and Non Alcoholic Beverages (38.5 percent of total weight); Transport (12.5 percent); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuel (11.6 percent); Clothing and Footwear (8.3 percent) and Furnishing, Housing Equipment and Routine Maintenance of the House (6.3 percent). The index also includes: Communication (5.6 percent of total weight), Restaurants and Hotels (4.2 percent of total weight), Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (3.7 percent), Miscellaneous Goods and Services (3.1 percent), Health (2.9 percent), Recreation and Culture (1.6 percent) and Education (1.5 percent). This page provides - Tanzania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Tanzania increased to 120.67 points in April from 120.20 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Tanzania averaged 93.07 points from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.67 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 58.89 points in November of 2009. In Tanzania, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Tanzania Consumer Price Index (cpi) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Sierra Leone stands at 35 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Sierra Leone averaged 31.67 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2006. In Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone. This page provides - Sierra Leone Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sierra Leone scored 38.80 points out of 7 on the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Sierra Leone averaged 14.92 Points from 2013 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 38.80 Points in 2018 and a record low of 2.82 Points in 2013. The most recent 2017-2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 137 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sierra Leone Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

Terrorism Index in Sierra Leone decreased to 0.46 in 2018 from 1.07 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Sierra Leone averaged 0.65 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.99 in 2002 and a record low of 0 in 2005. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Sierra Leone scored 33 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Sierra Leone averaged 26.24 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 33 Points in 2019 and a record low of 19 Points in 2008. 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 - Sierra Leone Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Business Confidence in Sierra Leone increased to 62.75 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 61.17 points in the third quarter of 2018. Business Confidence in Sierra Leone averaged 61.83 points from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 66.07 points in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 55.34 points in the fourth quarter of 2014. Overall business sentiment index in Sierra Leone fluctuate between 0 and 100. As optimism grows, the indicator would increase (with a similar decline as business leaders become more pessimistic). The value of 50 is considered the threshold between pessimism and optimism. This page provides - Sierra Leone Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Sierra Leone was recorded at 13.60 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Sierra Leone averaged 28.45 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 255.56 percent in April of 1987 and a record low of -21.76 percent in January of 2000. In Sierra Leone, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Sierra Leone Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Sierra Leone increased 1.50 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Sierra Leone averaged 0.77 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.20 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -37.60 percent in September of 2016. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Sierra Leone Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Sierra Leone increased 8.30 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Sierra Leone averaged 9.75 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22.30 percent in March of 2017 and a record low of 3.60 percent in November of 2019. This page provides - Sierra Leone Food Inflation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Sierra Leone increased to 299 points in March from 291.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Sierra Leone averaged 194.78 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 299 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 97.54 points in January of 2007. This page provides - Sierra Leone Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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 Euro Stoxx 50 decreased 887 points or 23.40% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Historically, the EURO STOXX 50 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 5522.42 in March of 2000. The EURO STOXX 50 is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 Blue-chip companies based in twelve Euro Area countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.

The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX gained 133 points, or 0.9% to close at 14,967 on Friday, boosted by a rise in oil prices and amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China. Prime Minister Trudeau announced on Friday an extension of the emergency wage subsidy program beyond its originally scheduled date in June, aiming to encourage more employers to re-hire staff. Meantime, latest data showed the Canadian economy shed a record 1.99 million jobs in April, less than market expectations of a 4 million drop. For the week, the S&P/TSX rose 2.4%. Historically, the Canada S&P/TSX Toronto Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 17970.51 in February of 2020. The S&P/TSX is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of largest companies by market capitalization on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada. It is a free float market capitalization weighted index. The index covers approximately 95 percent of the Canadian equities market. The S&P/Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index has a base value of CAD1000 as of January 1, 1975. .

The S&P BSE SENSEX advanced 199 points or 0.6% to close at 31,643 on Friday as investor mood was lifted by news that Washington and Beijing had a phone call to discuss the Phase 1 trade deal, with both parties agreeing on improving the atmosphere for its implementation and meeting their obligations. Still, investors remained concerned about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy after the government announced an extension to the nationwide lockdown by two weeks, in an attempt to halt the spread of COVID-19. For the week, the S&P BSE SENSEX lost 6.2%. Historically, the India SENSEX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 42273.87 in January of 2020. The SENSEX (BSE30) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 30 major companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The companies are chosen based on the liquidity, trading volume and industry representation. The SENSEX, is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index. The Index has a base value of 100 as of 1978-79.

The TEDPIX increased 593824 or 154.60% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Iran. Historically, the Iran TEDPIX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 980571 in May of 2020. The TEDPIX is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the major companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange.

The OMX Vilnius decreased 25 points or 3.43% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Lithuania. Historically, the Lithuania Stock Market OMX Vilnius Index reached an all time high of 750.56 in February of 2020. Lithuania Stock Market OMX Vilnius Index is a total return index which includes all the shares listed on the main and secondary lists on the Vilnius Stock Exchange. Base date is December 31, 1999, with value 100.

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 TUN decreased 745 points or 10.59% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Tunisia. Historically, the Tunisia Stock Market (TUNINDEX) reached an all time high of 8457.82 in August of 2018. The Tunis Stock Exchange TUNINDEX Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The TUNINDEX index has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1997.

The PFTS decreased 9 points or 1.84% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Ukraine. Historically, the Ukraine Stock Market (PFTS) reached an all time high of 1208.61 in January of 2008. The Ukraine PFTS Index is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of major companies listed on the PFTS Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted. The PFTS index has a base value of 1 as of October 1, 1997.

The FTSE 100 added 82 points or 1.4% to finish at 5,934 on Thursday, as global market sentiment was supported by an unexpected rebound in Chinese exports as factories resumed operations after the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the pound touched a two-week low on news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to announce a very limited easing of coronavirus-related lockdown next week amid concerns about a second peak of infections. Earlier, the Bank of England left interest rates at record lows and its target for bond-buying at £645 billion. Still, policymakers signaled willingness to increase its asset purchase programme as soon as next month to support the economy severely hit by the coronavirus crisis. The BoE sees the economy shrinking by 25% in the April-June period and by 14% in full 2020, before rebounding by 15% in 2021. UK markets will be closed on Friday for a holiday. Historically, the UK FTSE 100 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7903.50 in May of 2018. The FTSE 100 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 100 most capitalized companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. FTSE 100 companies represent about 80 percent of the entire market capitalization of the London Stock Exchange. It is a free-float index. The FTSE 100 has a base value of 1000 as of January 3, 1984.

The VN decreased 153 points or 15.82% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Vietnam. Historically, the Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Stock Index reached an all time high of 1211.34 in April of 2018. The Ho Chi Minh VSE is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 303 equities listed on the Ho Chi Min and Hanoi Stock Exchange in Vietnam. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The VN-Index has a base value of 100 as of July 28, 2000.

The DSEI decreased 207 points or 10.05% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Tanzania. Historically, the Tanzania All Share Index DSEI reached an all time high of 2850.15 in June of 2015. The ATanzania All Share Index DSEI is a market capitalization weighted index with a base reference of 1000. The index includes all stocks listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.

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.

Wall Street closed deeply in the green on Friday despite a record 20.5 million jobs lost in April and an all-time high unemployment rate of 14.7%. Stocks rallied as investors bet on an eventual reopening of the economy and that tech companies will continue to drive growth. Meanwhile, WTI crude prices rose 5% to book the second weekly gain. On the corporate side, airline and cruise stocks outperformed the market, suggesting that sentiment is pricing that the worst is over on the health side. The Dow Jones gained 455 points or 1.9% to 24331. The S&P 500 climbed 49 points or 1.7% to 2930. The Nasdaq added 142 points or 1.6% to 9121. All three averages posted their first weekly advance in three. The Dow and S&P 500 were up 2.5% and 3.5% for the week, respectively, while the Nasdaq jumped 6%. Historically, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all time high of 29569.58 in February of 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most closely watched U.S. benchmark indices. It is a price-weighted index which tracks the performance of 30 large and well-known U.S. companies that are listed mostly on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has a base value of 40.94 as of May 26, 1896.

The IBEX 35 added 52 points, or 0.8% to 6,783 on Friday, following its European peers amid a general improvement in risk appetite as investors continue to welcome reopening efforts and easing trade tensions between the US and China. Still, recent data showed industrial output slid 12.2% in March, the most since September of 2009, as many factories were forced to shut down operations due to the Covid-19 crisis. The bank sector was among the best performers with Santander rising nearly 2%, the BBVA over 1.2% and Caixabank more than 0.5%. For the week, the IBEX 35 declined 2%. Historically, the Spain Stock Market (IBEX 35) reached an all time high of 16040.40 in November of 2007. The IBEX 35 Index is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of 35 most liquid stocks traded on the Continuous market on the Bolsa de Madrid. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The IBEX 35 index has base value of 3000 as of December 29, 1989.

The MOEX rose 8 points, or 0.3% to 2,642 on Friday, following a 0.1% gain in the previous session, after the governor Elvira Nabiullina signaled Russia’s Central Bank could cut interest rates by 100bps to 4.5% at its June 19th policy meeting. This would bring borrowing costs to its lowest on record and markets were only anticipating that to happen at the end of the year. At the same time, oil prices continued to show a moderate gain, with the benchmark Brent crude trading around $30 a barrel. Still, for the week, the MOEX lost 0.3%, as Russia became the fifth most-affected country by the coronavirus pandemic. The Russian markets will be closed for three days until May 12th to commemorate Victory day. Historically, the MOEX Russia Index reached an all time high of 3226.89 in January of 2020. The MOEX Russia Index (known as MICEX Index until December of 2017) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the 50 largest and most liquid Russian companies from 10 main economy sectors, listed on The Moscow Stock Exchange. It is a capitalization-weighted composite index. The MOEX has a base value of 100 as of September 22, 1997.

The Nikkei 225 added 504.32 points or 2.56% to 20179.09 on Friday. Shares across the region soared as China finalised rules that would scrap quotas under two major inbound investment schemes, giving qualified foreign institutions unlimited access to Chinese stocks and bonds in the latest step to open the country’s financial industry. Adding to sentiment, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported that US and Chinese Trade representatives held a phone call and agreed to remain in communication and cooperation. US and China trade negotiators agreed '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. The Nikkei finished the holiday-shortened week 2.9% higher. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38957.44 in December of 1989. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 225 top rated companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index. The Nikkei 225 has a base value of 176.21 as of May 16, 1949.

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 MBI 10 decreased 286 points or 6.15% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Macedonia. Historically, the Macedonia Stock Market Index (MBI 10) reached an all time high of 10057.77 in August of 2007.

The S&P/BVL decreased 5747 points or 28.00% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Peru. Historically, the S&P/BVL Peru General Index TR (PEN) reached an all time high of 21516.09 in April of 2018. The IGBVL (Bolsa de Valores de Lima General Sector Index) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the largest and most actively traded stocks listed on the Lima Exchange in Peru. It is a value weighted index. The IGBVL has a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1981.

The PSEi fell 31 points, or 0.6% to 5,622 on Friday, reversing from a 0.3% gain in the previous session, amid growing concerns over a further contraction in the second quarter of the year after the Philippine economy shrank by 0.2% in the first quarter, the worst in 22 years. On Thursday, the global rating agency Fitch revised the revised Philippines credit outlook to 'stable' from 'positive' and affirmed its debt grade at BBB. Meanwhile, signs of easing tensions between the US and China helped to curb losses. Declines were led by property stocks (-1.2%), financials (-1.1%), and services (-0.2%); while a rise in oil prices helped mining and oil stocks to rise by 0.2%. For the week, the PSEi lost 1.4%. Historically, the Philippines Stock Market (PSEi) reached an all time high of 9078.37 in January of 2018. The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the most representative companies listed on The Philippine Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The PSEi has a base value of 2922.21 as of September 30, 1994.

The JCI decreased 1686 points or 26.83% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Indonesia. Historically, the Indonesia Stock Market (JCI) reached an all time high of 6693.47 in February of 2018. The Jakarta Stock Price Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The Jakarta Stock Price Index has a base value of 100 as of August 10, 1982.

The Merval decreased 4923 points or 11.98% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Argentina. Historically, the Argentina Stock Market (MERVAL) reached an all time high of 44470.76 in August of 2019. The MERVAL is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of large companies based in Argentina. It is a basket weighted index. The market value of a stock portfolio is selected according to the market share in the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, number of transactions and quotation price. The index has a base value of $0.01 as of June 30, 1986.

The ASX 200 has added 26.9 points or 0.5% to 5391.1 on Friday. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the plan agreed upon by state leaders in an address to the nation this afternoon, with the first stage to involve reopening restaurants, cafes, schools, parks and playgrounds. On the data front, The Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy statement revealed expectations for the economy to shrink by 6% this year and unemployment to peak at 10%, amid lockdowns, school closures and other restrictions on activity due to the COVID-19 crisis. For the week, the ASX 200 has closed 2.8% higher. Historically, the Australia S&P/ASX 200 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7199.79 in February of 2020. The S&P/ASX 200 is the most important stock market index which tracks the performance of 200 large companies based in Australia. It is a market-capitalization weighted and float-adjusted index. The index has a base value of AUD3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinary Shares as of March 31, 2000.

The OMX Helsinki 25 decreased 600 points or 14.01% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Finland. Historically, the OMX Helsinki 25 Index reached an all time high of 4590.94 in February of 2020. The OMX HEX25 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the 25 most heavily traded companies in the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Limiting each company to a maximum weight of 10%, the OMX HEX25 Index is a benchmark for the Finnish Stock Market.

The CAC 40 extended gains to finish 48 points or 1.1% higher at 4,550 on Friday as concerns about US-China tensions faded after both countries agreed over a phone call to improve the atmosphere for the implementation of their Phase 1 trade deal following hard criticism of China's handling of COVID-19. Investors also awaited any development on the latest Eurogroup video conference meeting. For the week, the CAC 40 lost 0.2%. Historically, the France CAC 40 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 6944.77 in September of 2000. The CAC 40 Index is a benchmark French stock market index. It tracks the performance of 40 companies selected among the top 100 market capitalization and the most active listed equities traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris. The CAC 40 Index is free floating, modified capitalization-weighted index. The Index has a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1987.

European equities closed higher on Friday, with the DAX 30 advancing 145 points or 1.4% to 10,904, as tensions between the world's largest economies eased after top US and Chinese officials discussed their Phase 1 trade deal in a telephone call, with both parties agreeing to fulfill their commitments. Meanwhile, awaited the outcome of the Eurogroup video conference at which Eurozone finance ministers were set to discuss the economic situation in the bloc and the Pandemic Crisis Support package. Among single stocks, Siemens jumped 4.8% as the company announced cost-cut plans to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, after posting an 18% drop in industrial profits in the January-March period. For the week, the DAX 30 added 0.4%. Historically, the Germany DAX 30 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 13797.12 in February of 2020. The DAX Index is the benchmark index for the German equity market. It tracks the performance of 30 selected German blue chip stocks traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which represent around 80 percent of the market capitalization listed in Germany. The Index is free floating and has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1987.