Economic Highlights

5 11, 2025

Jamaica’s Economic Impact and Recovery Needs After Hurricane Melissa

2025-11-05T11:31:42-05:00

November 05, 2025 Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Tuesday that Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms in Jamaica’s recorded history, caused widespread damage to homes and critical infrastructure valued at roughly 28% to 32% of Jamaica’s last year's gross domestic product. Addressing the House of Representatives, Holness explained that the current cost

Jamaica’s Economic Impact and Recovery Needs After Hurricane Melissa2025-11-05T11:31:42-05:00
4 11, 2025

Government Operations Results for September 2025

2025-11-04T14:15:47-05:00

November 4, 2025 Government Operations Results for September 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

Government Operations Results for September 20252025-11-04T14:15:47-05:00
24 10, 2025

ECLAC Updates Growth Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean

2025-10-24T11:22:58-05:00

October 24, 2025 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has revised its growth projections for the region, estimating that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase by 2.4 percent in 2025 and 2.3 percent in 2026. The new figure for 2025 represents an upward adjustment from the 2.2 percent forecast in the

ECLAC Updates Growth Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean2025-10-24T11:22:58-05:00
17 10, 2025

Dominican Republic’s International Reserves Decline, Remittances Stay Strong

2025-10-17T15:33:10-05:00

October 17, 2025 The international reserves of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) fell by US$592.8 million between August and September 2025, declining from US$13,887.6 million to US$13,294.8 million, a 4.3% decrease, according to official data. This decline occurred in a global context characterized by dollar appreciation and rising external account pressures. As

Dominican Republic’s International Reserves Decline, Remittances Stay Strong2025-10-17T15:33:10-05:00
17 10, 2025

Euro Area annual inflation up to 2.2% in September 2025

2025-10-17T12:29:57-05:00

October 17, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2.0% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. Similarly, annual inflation in the European Union rose to 2.6% in September 2025, up from 2.4% in August. A year earlier, the rate was also 2.1%.   Cyprus recorded the lowest annual inflation rate (0.0%), followed by France

Euro Area annual inflation up to 2.2% in September 20252025-10-17T12:29:57-05:00
16 10, 2025

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.8% in September 2025

2025-10-16T10:37:05-05:00

October 16, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as of September 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +2.1%; 0.9 percentage points higher than the 1.2% recorded between August 2024 to August 2025. Compared to August 2025, the All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.8% in September 2025. The main driver of

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.8% in September 20252025-10-16T10:37:05-05:00
10 10, 2025

Preliminary Estimates Highlight Steady Growth in Cayman Economy

2025-10-10T10:00:50-05:00

October 10, 2025 Preliminary estimates show that the Cayman Islands’ economy expanded at an annualised rate of 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, a slight moderation from the 3.6 percent growth recorded in Q1 2024. The expansion was broad-based and supported by sustained demand across core service industries. Notable areas of growth included

Preliminary Estimates Highlight Steady Growth in Cayman Economy2025-10-10T10:00:50-05:00
8 10, 2025

Net International Reserves – September 2025

2025-10-08T10:30:13-05:00

October 08, 2025 Net International Reserves – September 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at September 30, 2025, stood at US$6,195.48 million, reflecting an increase of US$44.03 million when compared to the US$6,151.46 million reported at the end of August 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$6,218.13 million, US$37.61 million more than the US$6,180.53

Net International Reserves – September 20252025-10-08T10:30:13-05:00
1 10, 2025

Jamaica’s unemployment rate was 3.3% in July 2025

2025-10-01T15:17:14-05:00

October 1, 2025 Labour Force Expansion and Participation In July 2025, Jamaica’s labour force grew to 1,490,300 individuals, marking an increase of 28,700 persons compared to July 2024. This growth was primarily driven by males, who accounted for 66.6% of the increase. The overall labour force participation rate rose to 69.1%, with male participation at

Jamaica’s unemployment rate was 3.3% in July 20252025-10-01T15:17:14-05:00
1 10, 2025

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 1.6% in Q2 2025

2025-10-01T14:20:08-05:00

October 1, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported a 1.6% increase in Jamaica’s total value added in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. The performance of the economy was primarily attributed to growth in the Services and Goods Producing Industries of 1.0% and 3.6%, respectively. Services Industries

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 1.6% in Q2 20252025-10-01T14:20:08-05:00