June 27, 2025 Expanding development centers, adjusting hiring practices, and improving recruitment dynamics are among the key recommendations being proposed to address Panama’s labor market challenges. Despite economic growth of 5.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, experts caution that this has not translated into broad-based salary increases or more jobs. Instead, they warn
June 25, 2025 On June 12, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Jamaica. The Board endorsed the staff appraisal without convening a formal meeting, and the Jamaican authorities have agreed to publish the accompanying Staff Report. Jamaica has made notable progress over the past decade
June 24, 2025 Mexico’s federal finances are poised to benefit from rising oil prices. According to the General Economic Policy Guidelines, the Finance Ministry estimates an additional MX$13.1 billion (US$683 million) in revenue for every one-dollar increase in the price per barrel. The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), under the leadership of Edgar
June 23, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the fifth and final reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados. With the completion of these reviews, the authorities are now able to draw the equivalent of SDR 14.175 million (approximately
June 23, 2025 Weekly Pick 06.23.2025 GENAC Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their compensation was, is,
June 20, 2025 Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Review and Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Parliament, Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo painted a sobering picture of the national economy. He blamed the current financial strain on what he described as years of reckless mismanagement by the previous PNM administration. Minister Tancoo requested an additional $3.14 billion in funding,
June 18, 2025 The financial services sector remains a cornerstone of the Bahamian economy, accounting for an estimated 15-20% of GDP. In 2024, despite global regulatory pressures and subdued new licensing activities, the sector demonstrated resilience through modest expenditure growth and expanding domestic financial intermediation. Sector Overview and Government Revenue The industry continues to significantly
June 18, 2025 Venezuela’s oil output has declined for a second consecutive month amid renewed U.S. sanctions. According to the latest OPEC monthly report, the country’s May production stood at 896,000 barrels per day (bpd), based on secondary sources. This figure represents a drop of 32,000 bpd compared to April. In contrast, Venezuela’s state oil
June 17, 2025 Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, according to new World Bank research. In 2023, developing countries received just $435 billion in FDI, a sharp drop that reflects rising barriers to trade and investment. These restrictions threaten progress toward global development goals, especially as
June 16, 2025 Weekly Pick 16.06.2025 LASF Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their compensation was, is,
