May 27, 2025 The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced that Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the Republic of Panama’s sovereign credit rating at Baa3 with a negative outlook, following the agency’s latest periodic review. This rating remains unchanged from the previous assessment. Moody’s stated that Panama’s rating is supported by strong economic growth, the
May 21, 2025 In its May 2025 monetary policy release, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced a reduction in its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.00% to 5.75%. This decision reflects the central bank’s confidence in the continued stability of inflation, which has remained within the target range of
May 19, 2025 Weekly Pick 05.19.2025 SJ 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,
May 16, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at April 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.3%; 0.3 percentage points higher than the 5.0% recorded between March 2024 and March 2025. Compared to March 2025, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% for April 2025. The main driver of
May 9, 2025 Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest review, which offers a highly favorable assessment of Guyana’s economic performance and policy direction. In its 2025 Article IV Consultation, the IMF praised Guyana’s rapid transformation, driven by expanding oil production and strong non-oil sector growth. The country
May 05, 2025 On Monday, Mexican officials unveiled a comprehensive plan to sustain the nation's growth trajectory after narrowly avoiding a technical recession in the first quarter. Finance Minister Edgar Amador, speaking alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum at her morning press conference, stated that the nation's annual gross domestic product (GDP) could increase by 0.7 percentage
May 05, 2025 Government Operations Results for March 2025 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
May 02, 2025 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the euro area was 6.2% in March 2025, consistent with February 2025 and down from 6.5% in March 2024. In March 2025, the unemployment rate in the EU was 5.8%, consistent with February 2025 and down from 6.0% in March 2024. Eurostat estimates that 12.904 million persons in the
May 2, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 177,000 in April, while the unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance, whereas federal government employment experienced a decline. These findings are based
May 02, 2025 Barbados sustained its economic growth momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with real GDP increasing by an estimated 2.6 percent. This growth was driven by robust performances in tourism, business services, and construction. Despite elevated global trade tensions, inflation continued its downward trend. Unemployment claims fell during January and February, but
