15 December 2013UNCTAD and WTO jointly launch quarterly merchandise trade volume indicesAccording to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and World Trade Organization (WTO), the world quarterly merchandise exports volume decreased by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared with the quarter before. At the same time, world merchandise imports volume growth remained positive at 0.3%. 21 October 2013World exports of commercial services up 5% in the second quarter of 2013According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, world exports of services grew by 5% in the second quarter of 2013, as compared with the same quarter of 2012 (balance-of-payments basis, current prices). The estimates point to a continued recovery in the global exchange of services. 01 July 2013Consumer Price Indices added to UNCTADstatThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an inflationary indicator that measures the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, purchased by a consumer. 25 April 2013New competitive indicators added to UNCTADstat: Nominal and real effective exchange rate indicesThe effective exchange rate is an indicator to grasp country's international competitiveness in terms of its foreign exchange rates that cannot be understood by examining only individual exchange rates between the country's currency and other currencies. The term "effective" means that exchange rate changes are not measured against one particular currency, but instead use an average index of a whole basket of currencies, each weighted according to the issuing countries' respective importance as a trade partner. 10 April 2013Services exports grew by 2% globally in 2012Developing economies services trade continued to grow, while developed countries recorded a slight decrease. According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, world services exports grew by modest 2% in 2012. All regions except Africa experienced a much lower growth than in 2011. 22 March 2013World commercial services exports grew by 3% in the fourth quarter of 2012According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2012, world exports of commercial services grew by 3 %, as compared with the same quarter of the year before. The estimates point to a modest, but certain recovery of global services trade at the end of the year, after 2% decline recorded in the third quarter. Preliminary figures (balance-of-payments basis, current prices) indicate that the observed growth was led by Asia and Oceania (8%) and Northern America (5%). At the same time, Europe's services exports remained stagnant, at the level of exports recorded for the last 3 months of 2011. 24 January 2013Global FDI recovery derailsGlobal foreign direct investment declined by 18 per cent in 2012 - a level close to the trough reached in 2009 - due mainly to macroeconomic fragility and policy uncertainty for investors. 22 January 2013World commercial services exports swung into decline in the third quarter of 2012According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the third quarter of 2012, world exports of commercial services shrank by 2 %, as compared with the same quarter last year. Preliminary figures (balance-of-payments basis, current prices) indicate the sharp drop in services exports in Europe (-7%), while the services trade growth also slowed, but remained positive in North America (2%) and Asia and Oceania (4%). 23 October 2012No growth for commercial services exports in the second quarter of 2012According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the second quarter of 2012, world exports of commercial services (balance-of-payments basis, current prices) recorded zero growth as compared with the same quarter of the last year, following the declining pattern of growth observed during the last four quarters. 24 September 2012UNCTAD expertise in statistics in greater demandThe implementation of the Doha Mandate is on good track in the area of statistics, as shown by the increasing number of requests received by UNCTAD during last months for advice, assistance and cooperation. 17 July 2012UNCTADstat: Update to country classificationTaking into account the additional of new statistical territories / areas in 2011 (Curaçao; Sint Maarten (Dutch part); Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba) and 2012 (South Sudan), country classification has been updated accordingly. Furthermore, related country groupings had also been adjusted. 12 July 2012World exports of commercial services up by 3% in the first quarter of 2012 According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the first quarter of 2012, world exports of commercial services rose by 3% year-on-year (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted) following the same pattern recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011. 19 March 2012World exports of commercial services slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2011 According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2011, world exports of commercial services rose by 3% year-on-year (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted). This is significantly lower than the 12% year-on-year increase recorded in the third quarter.
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