Decrease in Economic Activity in Costa Rica
- Monday, June 17, 2013
The Monthly Index of Economic Activity (MIEA) shows that the value of production fell in March and April, which is the first decline in the index's level from May and June 2012.
In interannual terms, the IMAE expanded by 3.08%, thus denoting an economy which is losing traction.
In terms of sectors, both manufacturing as well as agriculture recorded monthly declines, and both sectors recorded modest interannual data , of 3.80% and 0.35%, respectively.
The services industry targetting companies shows an annual growth of 5.57% after remaining well above 10% from January 2006 to March last year, a trimester which saw the start of growth in credit interest rates and less and less production.
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From the Monthly Economic Activity Report by the Central Bank: -
Economic Activity Continues to Stagnate in Guatemala September 2013
In July the MIEA increased by 2.8%, down from 3.19% registered in the same period of 2012.
The growth of the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (MIEA) observed in July recorded only a slight increase of 2.8% when compared to the amount recorded in June which was an increase of 2.67%. However when compared to the same period in 2012, the stagnation is much more clear, since the index was then at 3.19%. -
Costa Rica's Economic Situation up to June 2013 August 2013
The Monthly Economic Activity Index shows inter annual growth of 2.68% up to June, the lowest rate since the end of 2010.
From a statement by Aldesa: