November 28, 2019 Unemployment rates trended downward for the month of October in 240 of the 389 metropolitan states compared to a year earlier. According to Bureau Labor Statistics, this was “higher in 121 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas.” Jobless rates lower than 3% were recorded in 153 areas while 2 areas posted rates
November 28, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 1.64% or US$1.05, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on November 28, 2019 at a price of US$62.92 per barrel relative to US$63.97 on November 21, 2019. Brent oil began the year at US$55.95 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87
November 27, 2019 The third quarter real gross domestic product (GDP) for the grew at an annual rate of 2.1%, based on the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The second quarter of 2019 real GDP yielded an increase of 2.0%. Due to the availability of more complete data, BEA noted,
Date: November 26, 2019 Four states posted lower unemployment rates in October, while two recorded higher rates for the same month. Unemployment rates remained stable in forty-four states and the District of Columbia based on a report by the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). Last year, there were eight states with jobless rate decreases, 3
November 25, 2019 Seasonally adjusted production in construction rose by 0.7% in the euro area (EA19) and increased by 0.3% in the EU28 for September compared with August 2019. According to Eurostat’s first estimates stated in August 2019, “production in construction decreased by 0.8% in the euro area and increased by 0.5% in the EU28.”
November 22, 2019 The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that from June 2018 to June 2019, employment increased in 279 of the 355 largest U.S. counties. National employment rose 149.1 million in June 2019, a 1.1% increase over the year. Adams, CO, had the largest percentage increase in employment with
Date: November 21, 2019 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) held its Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference today, where the Governor, Mr. Richard Byles, commented on the Bank’s decision to maintain the policy interest rate at 0.50% per annum. According to the Governor, “this policy decision reflects the Bank’s continued assessment that monetary conditions are generally
November 21, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 1.91% or US$1.19, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on November 21, 2019 at a price of US$63.47 per barrel relative to US$62.28 on November 21, 2019. Brent oil began the year at US$55.95 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87
Date: November 19, 2019 Monthly Economic Review - October 2019 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
Date: November 19, 2019 Please see attached USA Monthly Economic Review. USA Economic Review -October 2019 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
