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18 06, 2025

The Bahamas Financial Sector: Key 2024 Insights & Trends

2025-06-18T13:03:45-05:00

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

The Bahamas Financial Sector: Key 2024 Insights & Trends2025-06-18T13:03:45-05:00
18 06, 2025

Venezuela’s Oil Output Declines Amid Renewed U.S. Sanctions

2025-06-18T10:21:07-05:00

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

Venezuela’s Oil Output Declines Amid Renewed U.S. Sanctions2025-06-18T10:21:07-05:00
17 06, 2025

FDI to Developing Economies Hits Lowest Level Since 2005, Says World Bank

2025-06-17T10:05:16-05:00

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

FDI to Developing Economies Hits Lowest Level Since 2005, Says World Bank2025-06-17T10:05:16-05:00
16 06, 2025

Featured Stock – LASF

2025-06-16T09:35:45-05:00

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,

Featured Stock – LASF2025-06-16T09:35:45-05:00
12 06, 2025

Central Bank Highlights Strength of Mexico’s Banking Sector

2025-06-12T11:13:34-05:00

June 12, 2025 Mexico’s Central Bank Governor, Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, called for confidence in the country’s financial system and broader economy on Wednesday, aiming to ease concerns over rising inflation and sluggish growth in Latin America’s second-largest economy. In its biannual Financial Stability Report, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) painted an optimistic picture, emphasizing the

Central Bank Highlights Strength of Mexico’s Banking Sector2025-06-12T11:13:34-05:00
12 06, 2025

IMF Endorses Positive Economic Outlook for Dominica

2025-06-12T09:55:09-05:00

June 12, 2025 On June 10, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Dominica, endorsing the staff appraisal on a lapse-of-time basis. The Dominican authorities have agreed to publish the accompanying staff report. Dominica’s economy continues to recover steadily. Real GDP grew by 3.5 percent in

IMF Endorses Positive Economic Outlook for Dominica2025-06-12T09:55:09-05:00
10 06, 2025

MDS reports year ended net loss of $281.06 million

2025-06-10T10:28:30-05:00

June 10, 2025 Medical Disposables and Supplies Limited (MDS) Audited Financials for the Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2025 Medical Disposables and Supplies Limited (MDS) reported a 5% increase in revenue for the twelve months ended March 31, 2025. Total revenue amounted to $3.88 billion, compared to $3.71 billion in the corresponding period last year.

MDS reports year ended net loss of $281.06 million2025-06-10T10:28:30-05:00
9 06, 2025

Featured Stock – SGJ

2025-06-09T12:08:18-05:00

June 9, 2025 Weekly Pick 06.09.2025 SGJ   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

Featured Stock – SGJ2025-06-09T12:08:18-05:00
9 06, 2025

Net International Reserves – May 2025

2025-06-09T09:42:15-05:00

June 9, 2025 Net International Reserves – May 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at May 31, 2025, stood at US$5,799.57 million, reflecting a decrease of US$59.06 million when compared to the US$5,858.64 million reported at the end of April 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,841.20 million, US$59.05 million less than the

Net International Reserves – May 20252025-06-09T09:42:15-05:00
6 06, 2025

IMF Urges Prudent Fiscal Policies Amid Global Uncertainty

2025-06-06T10:06:31-05:00

June 06, 2025 Countries across Latin America should uphold prudent fiscal policies to bolster their economies in the face of rising trade tensions and growing policy uncertainty, Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), told Reuters on Friday. “Now is not the time to alter policy frameworks or abandon fiscal plans,”

IMF Urges Prudent Fiscal Policies Amid Global Uncertainty2025-06-06T10:06:31-05:00