Economic Highlights

8 03, 2024

U.S. unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in February 2024

2024-03-08T10:43:16-05:00

March 8, 2024 In February, total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 275,000 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the unemployment rate also rose slightly to 3.9 percent. Job gains were observed across various sectors including health care, government, food services and drinking places, social assistance, and transportation

U.S. unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in February 20242024-03-08T10:43:16-05:00
7 03, 2024

ECB maintains Key Interest Rates

2024-03-07T16:05:01-05:00

March 7, 2024 On March 7, 2024, the Governing Council made the decision to keep the three key interest rates set by the European Central Bank (ECB) unchanged. Therefore, the interest rate on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility will all remain at 4.50%, 4.75%, and 4.00%, respectively. Since

ECB maintains Key Interest Rates2024-03-07T16:05:01-05:00
5 03, 2024

Government Operations Results for January 2024

2024-03-05T14:55:12-05:00

March 5, 2024   Government Operations Results for January 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

Government Operations Results for January 20242024-03-05T14:55:12-05:00
29 02, 2024

Germany’s GDP fell by 0.3% for Q4 2023

2024-02-29T13:09:33-05:00

February 29, 2024   The German economy ended 2023 in negative territory, according to the President of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). For Q4 2023, Germany’s economy experienced a 0.3% fall in gross domestic product (GDP), when compared to Q3 2023, after adjustment for price, seasonal and calendar variations. The fall was attributed to declining

Germany’s GDP fell by 0.3% for Q4 20232024-02-29T13:09:33-05:00
28 02, 2024

Monthly Economic Review – January 2024

2024-03-20T15:33:39-05:00

February 28, 2024   Monthly Economic Review - January 2024   Disclaimer: Analyst Certification - The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited RMonthly Economic Review - January 2024esearch Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s)

Monthly Economic Review – January 20242024-03-20T15:33:39-05:00
22 02, 2024

Annual inflation down to 2.8% in the euro area

2024-02-22T12:00:20-05:00

February 22, 2024 According to the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), in January 2024, the euro area annual inflation rate was 2.8%, down from 2.9% reported in December 2023. The prior year’s rate was 8.6%. Annual inflation in the European Union was 3.1% in January 2024, down from 3.4% in December 2024. The

Annual inflation down to 2.8% in the euro area2024-02-22T12:00:20-05:00
22 02, 2024

USA Monthly Economic Review – January 2024

2024-02-22T11:45:27-05:00

February 22, 2024   USA Economic Review - January 2024   USA Economic Review - January 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)

USA Monthly Economic Review – January 20242024-02-22T11:45:27-05:00
21 02, 2024

BOJ maintains Policy Interest Rate at 7%

2024-02-21T10:04:06-05:00

February 21, 2024   In January 2024, Jamaica's headline inflation rose to 7.4%, surpassing the central bank's target range of 4.0 to 6.0%. This increase was driven by higher regulated prices, including a recent public transportation fare hike and widespread wage growth. Despite some offsetting factors like reduced transit fares, core inflation (excluding food and

BOJ maintains Policy Interest Rate at 7%2024-02-21T10:04:06-05:00
20 02, 2024

Jamaica’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in October 2023

2024-02-20T11:48:39-05:00

February 20, 2024 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that the unemployment rate for October 2023 was 4.2%, compared to 7.1% in October 2021. The male unemployment rate was 3.1% while the female unemployment rate was 5.4%, down from 5.4% and 9.0% respectively. The number of unemployed persons recorded in October 2023 was 57,300,

Jamaica’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in October 20232024-02-20T11:48:39-05:00
16 02, 2024

Jamaica’s inflation rate fell by 0.1% for January 2024

2024-02-16T14:54:27-05:00

February 16, 2024   The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that for January 2024, the point-to-point inflation rate was +7.4%; 0.5 percentage points higher than the prior point-to-point inflation rate. However, for the month of January 2024, the inflation rate was -0.1%. The main driver of the monthly decrease (0.1%) was a 0.7% decline

Jamaica’s inflation rate fell by 0.1% for January 20242024-02-16T14:54:27-05:00