Economic Highlights

21 06, 2024

U.S. Monthly Economic Review – May 2024

2024-06-21T12:33:18-05:00

June 21, 2024   USA Economic Review - May 2024   USA Economic Review - May 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)

U.S. Monthly Economic Review – May 20242024-06-21T12:33:18-05:00
18 06, 2024

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.5% for May 2024

2024-06-18T11:35:23-05:00

June 18, 2024 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that for May 2024, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.2%; 0.1 percentage points lower than the 5.3% recorded for April 2023 to April 2024. However, for the month of May 2024, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.5%. The main driver of the

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.5% for May 20242024-06-18T11:35:23-05:00
12 06, 2024

Myanmar Economic Outlook Remains Weak as Threat to Livelihoods Deepen

2024-06-12T15:45:24-05:00

June 12, 2024 According to a recent report, Myanmar's economy is still facing severe problems, and growth is anticipated to be slow as conflict, financial instability, and dislocation limit production. The World Bank's Myanmar Economic Monitor, issued on Wednesday, predicts that GDP would increase by 1% over the year to March 2025, in line with

Myanmar Economic Outlook Remains Weak as Threat to Livelihoods Deepen2024-06-12T15:45:24-05:00
12 06, 2024

Tax Reforms Can Increase Revenues for Social Equity – Senegal Economic Update

2024-06-12T11:52:58-05:00

June 12, 2024 According to the World Bank's 2024 Economic Update for Senegal, the country's economic development remained resilient in 2023, despite political difficulties and persistent, but reducing inflation. Despite disruptions in the services sector and a slowing of export growth, the country's thriving primary and secondary sectors boosted economic activity. The growth rate reached

Tax Reforms Can Increase Revenues for Social Equity – Senegal Economic Update2024-06-12T11:52:58-05:00
11 06, 2024

EU pensions equates to 12.9% of GDP in 2021

2024-06-11T14:29:22-05:00

June 11, 2024 In 2021, the EU spent approximately €1 882 billion on pensions, accounting for 12.9% of total GDP. Although overall pension expenditure climbed by 2.8% from 2020, its ratio to GDP was 0.7 percentage points lower than in 2020, when it was 13.6%. In 2021, the proportional importance of pension expenditures differed significantly

EU pensions equates to 12.9% of GDP in 20212024-06-11T14:29:22-05:00
10 06, 2024

Cabo Verde Focuses on the Blue Economy for Growth and Sustainability

2024-06-10T12:39:28-05:00

June 10, 2024 Cabo Verde has demonstrated resilience in the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, but the crisis has exposed weaknesses primarily reliance on tourism for economic development and risks from underperforming State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Unfortunately, climate change continues to exacerbate these shortcomings. In its report, Cabo Verde Economic Update 2024, the World Bank examines the state

Cabo Verde Focuses on the Blue Economy for Growth and Sustainability2024-06-10T12:39:28-05:00
10 06, 2024

Net International Reserves – May 2024

2024-06-10T10:23:21-05:00

June 10, 2024 Net International Reserves – May 2024 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at May 31, 2024 stood at US$5,034.88 million, reflecting a decrease of US$67.41 million when compared to the US$5,102.29 million reported at the end of April 2024. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,129.35 million, US$67.01 million less than the

Net International Reserves – May 20242024-06-10T10:23:21-05:00
7 06, 2024

U.S. unemployment rate changed little at 4.0% in May 2024

2024-06-07T11:22:02-05:00

June 7, 2024 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272,000 in May, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.0 percent. Noteworthy job gains continued to trend up in several industries, led by health care; government; leisure and hospitality; and professional; scientific; and technical services. The U.S.

U.S. unemployment rate changed little at 4.0% in May 20242024-06-07T11:22:02-05:00
7 06, 2024

EU structural financial indicators for 2023

2024-06-07T11:19:22-05:00

June 7, 2024 For the end of 2023, the European Central Bank (ECB) has updated its dataset of structural financial indicators for the EU banking industry. This yearly dataset includes information on the number of branches and staff members of EU credit institutions, as well as data on the concentration of the banking industry in

EU structural financial indicators for 20232024-06-07T11:19:22-05:00
6 06, 2024

Cambodia Goods Exports Boosting Economic Activity

2024-06-06T15:13:09-05:00

June 06, 2024 According to the World Bank's Cambodia Economic Update, which was published today, Cambodia's economic activity increased in the first quarter of 2024 despite subdued domestic demand. This growth was fueled by a resurgence of services and products exports. The economy is predicted to increase by 5.8% in 2024, up from 5.6% in

Cambodia Goods Exports Boosting Economic Activity2024-06-06T15:13:09-05:00