Featured Data Additions, March 27, 2026

EMERGEFM → Libya → Public Finance & Debt → Monthly General Government Revenue & Expenditure

Government revenue and expenditure data for Libya were added to the EMERGEFM database. Revenue detail includes items such as oil and taxes, while expenditures include items such as salaries and subsidies. These monthly YTD figures supplement the annual data and allow for more timely snapshots of Libyan public finance. Data are sourced from the Central Bank of Libya and start in December 2021.

Chart: Libya has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa and is one of the most oil-dependent economies accounting for roughly 60-70% of GDP and over 90% of exports. Government revenues from oil have averaged around 90% of total revenues over the last 5 years. With the latest February 2026 figure, oil revenues accounted for 96.3% of the total, down from 98.3% a year ago. Libya has been trying to diversify public revenues and reduce their reliance on hydrocarbons, however, political instability and other challenges continue to hinder any significant progress.

INTDAILY → Selected Major Indicators by Concept → Retail Sales/Consumer Expenditure → Israel → Payment Card Transactions

Payment card transaction statistics for Israel were added to INTDAILY. Card types within the scope of this table include deferred debit cards, revolving credit cards, direct debit cards, and pre-paid cards. Transaction value and volume series are available for selected products and services. 7-day daily data are sourced from the Bank of Israel and start in January 2018.

Chart: Payment card usage in Israel has experienced robust growth characterized by government-led initiatives to reduce cash transactions, the widespread adoption of contactless POS terminals, the introduction of digital wallets and increasing e-commerce. The flight, tourism and hospitality sector has been one of the drivers, however regional conflicts cause immediate, sharp declines. Since the start of the latest conflict on February 28, transactions in this sector have decreased 42% and are down 37% YoY. Steep declines were also observed during the 12-day war in 2025 and the Hamas attacks in 2023.

USTRADE → Calculated Import Duty by 2 and 4 Digit Harmonized System for Top 50 Trading Partners

Over 14,000 import duty series for the US were added to the USTRADE database. Detail includes import duties at the 2- and 4-digit harmonized system level for the US’s top 50 trading partners plus a world aggregate. Monthly data reported in thousands of USD are sourced from the Census Bureau and start in January 2002.

Chart: The US has maintained and expanded tariffs on goods imported from China since 2018, starting under the Trump administration, maintained under Biden, and reaching new peaks in 2025. China faces the highest tariffs (~50%) targeting electronics, machinery, and consumer goods. This has fundamentally reshaped trade patterns, shifting US imports toward other nations. China maintains a high global trade surplus, suggesting that while the US-China trade channel diminished, China pivoted to other markets.

GLSECTOR → Competitiveness Measures → Bellwether Company Statistics → Oracle Corporation

Financial statistics for Oracle Corporation were added to GLSECTOR. Detail includes series for revenues, operating expenses, income and capital expenditures. Quarterly data are sourced from Oracle’s public filings and start as early as 1992.

Chart: Oracle achieved revenue of $17.2 bn in Q1 2026, a YoY increase of 22%. Cloud revenue has become its most important driver registering $8.9 bn, a YoY increase of 44%, accounting for more than half of total revenue. We are seeing Oracle’s transformation from a traditional software vendor to an AI computing infrastructure provider. To meet demands, Oracle is building data centers on a massive scale and expects capex to reach $50 billion this FY, funded through bond and equity financing. Investors worry that if AI demand grows less than expected, these data centers may not be able to generate sufficient return on investment.