21 02, 2025

Economic Insights from the BOJ MPC Meeting

2025-02-21T13:00:06-05:00

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

Economic Insights from the BOJ MPC Meeting2025-02-21T13:00:06-05:00
21 02, 2025

Guyana’s Economic Transformation and Growth

2025-02-21T12:49:24-05:00

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.

Guyana’s Economic Transformation and Growth2025-02-21T12:49:24-05:00
18 02, 2025

Jamaica’s inflation rate decreased by 0.3% in January 2025

2025-02-18T13:16:01-05:00

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

Jamaica’s inflation rate decreased by 0.3% in January 20252025-02-18T13:16:01-05:00
11 02, 2025

Mexico’s Economic Outlook: Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation Trends

2025-02-11T11:10:26-05:00

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

Mexico’s Economic Outlook: Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation Trends2025-02-11T11:10:26-05:00
10 02, 2025

Net International Reserves – January 2025

2025-02-10T11:45:44-05:00

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

Net International Reserves – January 20252025-02-10T11:45:44-05:00
7 02, 2025

Latin America and the Caribbean: Export Growth and Challenges in 2024

2025-02-07T13:19:33-05:00

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

Latin America and the Caribbean: Export Growth and Challenges in 20242025-02-07T13:19:33-05:00
5 02, 2025

Government Operations Results for December 2024

2025-02-05T09:38:54-05:00

February 05, 2025 Government Operations Results for December 2024 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 December 20242025-02-05T09:38:54-05:00
3 02, 2025

Impact of New Tariffs on Mexican Peso and Trade Relations

2025-02-03T11:25:15-05:00

February 03, 2025 The Mexican peso tumbled over 2% to its lowest level in nearly three years against the dollar on Monday, following the United States' imposition of 25% tariffs on its southern neighbour, marking the first major salvo in a new global trade war. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs, as

Impact of New Tariffs on Mexican Peso and Trade Relations2025-02-03T11:25:15-05:00
31 01, 2025

Mexico’s Central Bank Faces Upcoming Interest Rate Decision

2025-01-31T09:24:15-05:00

January 31, 2025 Mexico's economy contracted more than anticipated in the fourth quarter, according to preliminary data from the national statistics agency INEGI released on Thursday. This marks the first quarter-on-quarter decline in over three years. The contraction comes as Mexico braces for potential U.S. import tariffs, which could further impact its economy already strained

Mexico’s Central Bank Faces Upcoming Interest Rate Decision2025-01-31T09:24:15-05:00
24 01, 2025

Monthly Economic Review – January 2025

2025-01-24T14:04:19-05:00

January 24, 2025 Monthly Economic Review - January 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

Monthly Economic Review – January 20252025-01-24T14:04:19-05:00