Economic Highlights

28 04, 2025

Economic Outlook: Latin America and the Caribbean’s Growth Forecast

2025-04-28T10:51:05-05:00

April 28, 2025 Amid growing global economic volatility, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must adapt their economic strategies to navigate increasing uncertainties, according to the advance chapter of the World Bank’s Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Review (LACER). The report forecasts growth of 2.1 percent in 2025 and 2.4 percent in 2026,

Economic Outlook: Latin America and the Caribbean’s Growth Forecast2025-04-28T10:51:05-05:00
22 04, 2025

IMF Revises 2025 Economic Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean

2025-04-22T11:25:18-05:00

April 22, 2025 A forecasted contraction in Mexico's 2025 economic output is the primary driver behind the IMF's revised estimate for a slowdown in GDP growth for Latin America and the Caribbean this year, according to the fund's updated World Economic Outlook released on Tuesday. The International Monetary Fund now projects economic output growth in

IMF Revises 2025 Economic Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean2025-04-22T11:25:18-05:00
17 04, 2025

Euro Area annual inflation down to 2.2%

2025-04-17T12:34:38-05:00

April 17, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.2% in March 2025, down from 2.3% in February. A year ago, the rate was 2.4%. Annual inflation in the European Union fell to 2.5% in March 2025, from 2.7% in February. A year earlier, the rate was 2.6%.   France had the lowest yearly rate (0.9%), followed by Denmark (1.4%) and Luxembourg (

Euro Area annual inflation down to 2.2%2025-04-17T12:34:38-05:00
16 04, 2025

Jamaica’s Inflation Rate Holds Steady in March 2025

2025-04-16T15:36:57-05:00

April 16, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at March 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.0%; 0.6 percentage points higher than the 4.4% recorded between February 2024 and February 2025. Compared to February 2025, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained unchanged for March 2025. The main driver of the

Jamaica’s Inflation Rate Holds Steady in March 20252025-04-16T15:36:57-05:00
10 04, 2025

Panama’s Sovereignty Affirmed by U.S. Defense Secretary

2025-04-10T11:24:26-05:00

April 10, 2025 On Wednesday, Panama announced that the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite recent tough rhetoric from Washington. This announcement came as the two nations agreed to deepen U.S. military training in Panama. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly acknowledged Panamanian sovereignty during his visit, the first by a

Panama’s Sovereignty Affirmed by U.S. Defense Secretary2025-04-10T11:24:26-05:00
8 04, 2025

Mexico’s Economic Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs

2025-04-08T15:38:28-05:00

April 08, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that her government aims to avoid imposing tariffs on the United States in response to President Donald Trump's extensive tariff plans, although she acknowledged that such measures could not be entirely ruled out. Mexico, which sends nearly 80% of its exports to the United States,

Mexico’s Economic Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs2025-04-08T15:38:28-05:00
8 04, 2025

Net International Reserves – March 2025

2025-04-08T14:41:21-05:00

April 8, 2025 Net International Reserves – March 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at March 31, 2025 stood at US$5,785.44 million, reflecting an increase of US$312.40 million when compared to the US$5,473.05 million reported at the end of February 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,826.21 million, US$303.73 million more than the

Net International Reserves – March 20252025-04-08T14:41:21-05:00
4 04, 2025

Navigating New US Tariffs: A Call for CARICOM-US Discussions

2025-04-04T12:49:47-05:00

April 4, 2025 Caribbean countries are assessing the impact of sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with some planning to hold talks with Washington to mitigate the effects. On Wednesday, Trump introduced new tariffs on nearly all US trading partners, including a 10 percent tariff on most Caribbean nations and a 38 percent

Navigating New US Tariffs: A Call for CARICOM-US Discussions2025-04-04T12:49:47-05:00
2 04, 2025

Government Operations Results for February 2025

2025-04-02T12:26:54-05:00

April 02, 2025 Government Operations Results for February 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 February 20252025-04-02T12:26:54-05:00
2 04, 2025

Mexico’s Revised Economic Growth Forecast for 2025

2025-04-02T12:23:22-05:00

April 02, 2025 Mexico's government projects economic growth between 1.5% and 2.3% this year, a downward revision from the previous estimate of 2.0% to 3.0%, according to a draft budget released by the finance ministry on Tuesday. Despite being labeled as conservative, this forecast is more optimistic than those from the private sector and Mexico's

Mexico’s Revised Economic Growth Forecast for 20252025-04-02T12:23:22-05:00