Economic Highlights

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
1 10, 2025

Euro Area Annual Inflation Unchanged at 2.0% in August 2025

2025-10-01T09:53:54-05:00

October 1, 2025   The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.0% in August 2025, unchanged from July. A year earlier, the rate was 2.2%. Similarly, annual inflation in the European Union remained at 2.4% in August 2025, consistent with July. A year earlier, the rate was also 2.4%.   Cyprus recorded the lowest annual

Euro Area Annual Inflation Unchanged at 2.0% in August 20252025-10-01T09:53:54-05:00
30 09, 2025

BOJ holds the policy interest rate at 5.75%

2025-09-30T08:57:44-05:00

September 30, 2025 At its meetings held on September 25 and 26, 2025, the Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to maintain the policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent per annum. This decision reflects the Committee’s view that the current monetary policy stance is appropriate to support inflation’s return to the

BOJ holds the policy interest rate at 5.75%2025-09-30T08:57:44-05:00
19 09, 2025

USA Monthly Economic Review – August 2025

2025-09-19T16:04:08-05:00

September 19, 2025   USA Economic Review - August 2025   USA Economic Review - August 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)

USA Monthly Economic Review – August 20252025-09-19T16:04:08-05:00
17 09, 2025

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.3% in August 2025

2025-09-17T15:51:29-05:00

September 17, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as of August 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +1.2%; 2.1 percentage points lower than the 3.3% recorded between July 2024 to July 2025. Compared to July 2025, the All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.3% in August 2025. The main driver of

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.3% in August 20252025-09-17T15:51:29-05:00
9 09, 2025

Net International Reserves – August 2025

2025-09-09T16:09:03-05:00

September 09, 2025 Net International Reserves – August 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at August 31, 2025, stood at US$6,151.46 million, reflecting an increase of US$37.74 million when compared to the US$6,113.72 million reported at the end of July 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$6,180.53 million, US$38.03 million more than the

Net International Reserves – August 20252025-09-09T16:09:03-05:00