April 30, 2025 Monthly Economic Review- 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 compensation
April 30, 2025 According to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. economy experienced a slight contraction, with real GDP decreasing at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. This decline followed a 2.4% increase in the fourth quarter of 2024. Key factors contributing to the
April 29, 2025 The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a $24 million Development Policy Credit to support the Commonwealth of Dominica. This funding aims to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, enhance financial sector resilience, and promote biodiversity conservation and disaster preparedness, ultimately providing better opportunities for Dominica's people. Dominica, often referred to as
April 28, 2025 Mexico's economy is expected to see minimal growth this year due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, following a near technical recession last quarter, according to a Reuters poll. Analysts highlight that uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies continues to hurt private spending and investment in Mexico. Concerns are focused
April 28, 2025 Amid growing global economic volatility, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must adapt their economic strategies to navigate increasing uncertainties, according to the advance chapter of the World Bank’s Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Review (LACER). The report forecasts growth of 2.1 percent in 2025 and 2.4 percent in 2026,
April 22, 2025 A forecasted contraction in Mexico's 2025 economic output is the primary driver behind the IMF's revised estimate for a slowdown in GDP growth for Latin America and the Caribbean this year, according to the fund's updated World Economic Outlook released on Tuesday. The International Monetary Fund now projects economic output growth in
April 17, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.2% in March 2025, down from 2.3% in February. A year ago, the rate was 2.4%. Annual inflation in the European Union fell to 2.5% in March 2025, from 2.7% in February. A year earlier, the rate was 2.6%. France had the lowest yearly rate (0.9%), followed by Denmark (1.4%) and Luxembourg (
April 16, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at March 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.0%; 0.6 percentage points higher than the 4.4% recorded between February 2024 and February 2025. Compared to February 2025, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged for March 2025. The main driver of the
April 10, 2025 On Wednesday, Panama announced that the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite recent tough rhetoric from Washington. This announcement came as the two nations agreed to deepen U.S. military training in Panama. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly acknowledged Panamanian sovereignty during his visit, the first by a
April 08, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that her government aims to avoid imposing tariffs on the United States in response to President Donald Trump's extensive tariff plans, although she acknowledged that such measures could not be entirely ruled out. Mexico, which sends nearly 80% of its exports to the United States,
