11 04, 2023

Net International Reserves – March 2023

2023-04-11T10:25:01-05:00

April 11, 2023 BOJ has reported that Jamaica’s Net International Reserves as at March 31, 2023 stood at US$4,152.36 million, reflecting an increase of US$220.73 million when compared to the US$3,931.63 million reported at the end of February 2023. Foreign Assets totalled US$4,684.57 million, US$212.48 million more than the US$4,472.09 million reported in February 2023.

Net International Reserves – March 20232023-04-11T10:25:01-05:00
3 04, 2023

Government Operations Results for February 2023

2023-04-03T11:54:32-05:00

April 3, 2023   Government Operations Results for February 2023   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

Government Operations Results for February 20232023-04-03T11:54:32-05:00
27 03, 2023

Monthly Economic Review – February 2023

2023-03-27T11:11:33-05:00

March 27, 2023 Monthly Economic Review - February 2023 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,

Monthly Economic Review – February 20232023-03-27T11:11:33-05:00
23 03, 2023

Bank of England raises the bank rate to 4.25%

2023-03-23T14:21:55-05:00

March 23, 2023 The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its March 22, 2023 meeting voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.25%, as opposed to maintaining the Bank Rate at 4%. The MPC sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, to aid in sustaining growth and employment.

Bank of England raises the bank rate to 4.25%2023-03-23T14:21:55-05:00
22 03, 2023

UK’s inflation rate was 10.4% in February 2023

2023-03-22T14:45:24-05:00

March 22, 2023 According to England’s ONS (Office of National Statistics) the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 9.2% as at February 2023 while the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 10.4%. CPIH & CPI in January 2023 were 8.8% & 10.1% respectively. ONS noted that, “CPIH rose by 9.2%

UK’s inflation rate was 10.4% in February 20232023-03-22T14:45:24-05:00
22 03, 2023

Annual inflation down to 8.5% in the euro area

2023-03-22T09:46:23-05:00

March 22, 2023 According to the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), in February 2023, the Euro area annual inflation rate was 8.5%, down from 8.6% reported in January 2023. The prior year’s rate was 5.9%. Annual inflation in the European Union was 9.9% in February 2023, down from 10.0% in January 2023. A

Annual inflation down to 8.5% in the euro area2023-03-22T09:46:23-05:00
16 03, 2023

ECB Hikes Key Interest Rates by Another 50 basis points

2023-03-16T15:05:24-05:00

March 16, 2023 Effective March 16, 2023, the Governing Council took the decision to raise the three key interest rates set by the European Central Bank (ECB) by 50 basis points. As a result, starting on March 22, 2023, the interest rates on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility

ECB Hikes Key Interest Rates by Another 50 basis points2023-03-16T15:05:24-05:00
16 03, 2023

Jamaica’s inflation rate rose by 0.5% for February 2023

2023-03-16T12:18:27-05:00

March 16, 2023 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that the All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 7.8% for February 2023 compared to February 2022. Notably, the was the smallest point-to-point increase since the period ending December 2021. However, for the month of February 2023, the inflation rate was 0.5%. The main driver

Jamaica’s inflation rate rose by 0.5% for February 20232023-03-16T12:18:27-05:00
13 03, 2023

Government and Bank of England facilitate sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK

2023-03-13T10:29:11-05:00

March 13, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd as of March 13, 2023 has been sold to HSBC Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd.  Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) headquartered in London, is the largest bank in Europe and is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services institutions, serving 39 million customers globally. 

Government and Bank of England facilitate sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK2023-03-13T10:29:11-05:00
8 03, 2023

Net International Reserves – February 2023

2023-03-08T09:07:23-05:00

March 8, 2023 BOJ has reported that Jamaica’s Net International Reserves as at February 28, 2023 stood at US$3,931.63 million, reflecting an increase of US$65.99 million when compared to the US$3,865.64 million reported at the end of January 2023. Foreign Assets totalled US$4,472.09 million, US$55.62 million more than the US$4,416.47 million reported in January 2023.

Net International Reserves – February 20232023-03-08T09:07:23-05:00