February 26, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.5% in January 2025, up from 2.4% in December. A year ago, the rate was 2.8%. Annual inflation in the European Union rose to 2.8% in January 2025, from 2.7% in December. A year earlier, the rate was 3.1%. Denmark had the lowest yearly rates (1.4%), followed by Italy (1.4%), Finland
February 25, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the latest Fitch Ratings, which affirmed Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining positive. “Jamaica’s BB- ratings reflect stronger governance than the peer median. What does that mean? It means Jamaica’s management is better than countries in its peer group.
February 21, 2025 The Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened on 18-19 February 2025 to evaluate the country's economic conditions amidst global uncertainties and positive domestic trends. The MPC observed that inflation is projected to remain within the 4.0-6.0% target range over the next eight quarters, supported by a stable exchange rate and
February 21, 2025 Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh highlighted Guyana's impressive economic growth and fiscal prudence under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government, making it an attractive investment destination. Over the past five years, Guyana has experienced significant economic expansion, driven by the oil-and-gas sector, leading to its recognition as one of the fastest-growing economies globally.
February 18, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at January 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +4.7%; 0.3 percentage points Lower than the 5.0% recorded between December 2023 and December 2024. Compared to December 2024, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% for January 2025. The main driver of
February 11, 2025 Mexico's inflationary environment is expected to allow policymakers to continue cutting the benchmark interest rate, according to the head of the Bank of Mexico. Banxico, as the Mexican central bank is known, reduced the key rate by 50 basis points to 9.50% on Thursday, doubling the 25-basis-point cuts it had made since
February 10, 2025 Net International Reserves – January 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at January 31, 2024 stood at US$5,501.51 million, reflecting a decrease of US$82.18 million when compared to the US$5,583.69 million reported at the end of December 2024. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,550.74 million, US$82.20 million less than the
February 10, 2025 Weekly Pick 10.02.2025 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,
February 10, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 143,000 in January, and the unemployment rate declined to 4.0%. Notably, employment trended up in health care, retail trade, and social assistance. Job losses occurred in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industry. The U.S. Bureau
February 07, 2025 The value of exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by an estimated 4.1 percent in 2024, recovering from a 1.6 percent decline in 2023, according to the latest Trade Trends Estimates. This growth is attributed to higher shipment volumes, despite stagnant prices. While the trade outlook has improved significantly, the
