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6 02, 2024

U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7% in January 2024

Michael Phang2024-02-06T16:01:52-05:00

February 6, 2024 In January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a notable increase in total nonfarm payroll employment, rising by 353,000. Despite this growth, the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent. Key sectors experiencing job gains included professional and business services, health care, retail trade, and social assistance. However, there was a

U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7% in January 2024Michael Phang2024-02-06T16:01:52-05:00

5 02, 2024

Government Operations Results for December 2023

Shaneille Anderson2024-02-05T12:55:20-05:00

February 5, 2024 Government Operations Results for December 2023 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 December 2023Shaneille Anderson2024-02-05T12:55:20-05:00

1 02, 2024

Bank of England maintains the bank rate at 5.25%

Michael Phang2024-02-01T11:48:29-05:00

February 1, 2024 The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting ended January 31, 2024, voted to maintain the Bank Rate at 5.25%, as opposed to increasing or decreasing the bank rate by 0.25 percentage points. The MPC believes that the bank rate will help sustain growth and employment, and ultimately meet

Bank of England maintains the bank rate at 5.25%Michael Phang2024-02-01T11:48:29-05:00

26 01, 2024

JSE to launch sustainable investment initiatives

Shaneille Anderson2024-01-26T14:50:22-05:00

January 26, 2024 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) plans to introduce "blue-green" bond products by mid-year as part of Jamaica's initiative to invest US$5 billion by 2050 to combat climate change. These sustainability bonds, labeled "blue" for water and the ocean and "green" for the land, will be the first of their kind in the

JSE to launch sustainable investment initiativesShaneille Anderson2024-01-26T14:50:22-05:00

26 01, 2024

USA Monthly Economic Review – December 2023

Michael Phang2024-01-26T10:45:59-05:00

January 26, 2024 USA Economic Review - December 2023 USA Economic Review - December 2023 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 – December 2023Michael Phang2024-01-26T10:45:59-05:00

26 01, 2024

Jamaica reaches staff-level agreement with IMF

Shaneille Anderson2024-01-26T10:35:21-05:00

January 26, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a virtual mission and meetings in Kingston with Jamaican authorities from January 8-18 for the 2024 Article IV consultation and to review the implementation of reforms under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Esteban Vesperoni led the IMF

Jamaica reaches staff-level agreement with IMFShaneille Anderson2024-01-26T10:35:21-05:00

26 01, 2024

Monthly Economic Review – December 2023

Coleeann Hutchinson2024-01-26T09:41:30-05:00

January 26, 2024 Monthly Economic Review - December 2023 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

Monthly Economic Review – December 2023Coleeann Hutchinson2024-01-26T09:41:30-05:00

25 01, 2024

ECB maintains Key Interest Rates

Michael Phang2024-01-25T09:34:26-05:00

January 25, 2024 On January 25, 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 unchanged at 4.50%, 4.75%, and 4.00%, respectively.

ECB maintains Key Interest RatesMichael Phang2024-01-25T09:34:26-05:00

18 01, 2024

Jamaica’s inflation rate rose by 0.5% for December 2023

Coleeann Hutchinson2024-01-18T15:51:35-05:00

January 18, 2024 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that for December 2023, the point-to-point inflation rate was +6.9%; 0.6 percentage points higher than the prior point-to-point inflation rate. However, for the month of December 2023, the inflation rate was +0.5%. The main driver of the monthly increase (0.5%) was a 2.5% rise

Jamaica’s inflation rate rose by 0.5% for December 2023Coleeann Hutchinson2024-01-18T15:51:35-05:00

17 01, 2024

UK’s inflation rate was 4.0% in December 2023

Michael Phang2024-01-17T10:48:03-05:00

January 17, 2024 According to England’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4.2% in the 12 months to December 2023, same as it did in November. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4.0%, up from 3.9% in November. On a monthly basis, CPIH

UK’s inflation rate was 4.0% in December 2023Michael Phang2024-01-17T10:48:03-05:00