Economic Highlights

27 06, 2025

Economic Experts Outline Job Creation Priorities for Panama

2025-06-27T14:41:46-05:00

June 27, 2025 Expanding development centers, adjusting hiring practices, and improving recruitment dynamics are among the key recommendations being proposed to address Panama’s labor market challenges. Despite economic growth of 5.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, experts caution that this has not translated into broad-based salary increases or more jobs. Instead, they warn

Economic Experts Outline Job Creation Priorities for Panama2025-06-27T14:41:46-05:00
26 06, 2025

Euro Area annual inflation down to 1.9% in May 2025

2025-06-26T09:44:46-05:00

June 26, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 1.9% in May 2025, down from 2.2% in April. A year ago, the rate was 2.6%. Annual inflation in the European Union fell to 2.2% in May 2025, from 2.4% in April. A year earlier, the rate was 2.7%.   Cyprus had the lowest yearly rate (0.4%), followed by France

Euro Area annual inflation down to 1.9% in May 20252025-06-26T09:44:46-05:00
25 06, 2025

IMF Highlights Jamaica’s Resilience and Reform Success

2025-06-25T14:41:37-05:00

June 25, 2025 On June 12, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Jamaica. The Board endorsed the staff appraisal without convening a formal meeting, and the Jamaican authorities have agreed to publish the accompanying Staff Report. Jamaica has made notable progress over the past decade

IMF Highlights Jamaica’s Resilience and Reform Success2025-06-25T14:41:37-05:00
23 06, 2025

IMF Endorses Barbados’ Economic Progress and Climate Resilience Reforms

2025-06-23T14:39:16-05:00

June 23, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the fifth and final reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados. With the completion of these reviews, the authorities are now able to draw the equivalent of SDR 14.175 million (approximately

IMF Endorses Barbados’ Economic Progress and Climate Resilience Reforms2025-06-23T14:39:16-05:00
23 06, 2025

USA Monthly Economic Review – May 2025

2025-06-23T11:31:48-05:00

June 23, 2025   USA Economic Review - May 2025   USA Economic Review - May 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 – May 20252025-06-23T11:31:48-05:00
18 06, 2025

Venezuela’s Oil Output Declines Amid Renewed U.S. Sanctions

2025-06-18T10:21:07-05:00

June 18, 2025 Venezuela’s oil output has declined for a second consecutive month amid renewed U.S. sanctions. According to the latest OPEC monthly report, the country’s May production stood at 896,000 barrels per day (bpd), based on secondary sources. This figure represents a drop of 32,000 bpd compared to April. In contrast, Venezuela’s state oil

Venezuela’s Oil Output Declines Amid Renewed U.S. Sanctions2025-06-18T10:21:07-05:00
17 06, 2025

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.4% in May 2025

2025-06-17T11:38:37-05:00

June 17, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as of May 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.2%; 0.1 percentage points lower than the 5.3% recorded between April 2024 to April 2025. Compared to April 2025, the All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% in May 2025. The main driver of

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 0.4% in May 20252025-06-17T11:38:37-05:00
17 06, 2025

FDI to Developing Economies Hits Lowest Level Since 2005, Says World Bank

2025-06-17T10:05:16-05:00

June 17, 2025 Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has fallen to its lowest level since 2005, according to new World Bank research. In 2023, developing countries received just $435 billion in FDI, a sharp drop that reflects rising barriers to trade and investment. These restrictions threaten progress toward global development goals, especially as

FDI to Developing Economies Hits Lowest Level Since 2005, Says World Bank2025-06-17T10:05:16-05:00
12 06, 2025

IMF Endorses Positive Economic Outlook for Dominica

2025-06-12T09:55:09-05:00

June 12, 2025 On June 10, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Dominica, endorsing the staff appraisal on a lapse-of-time basis. The Dominican authorities have agreed to publish the accompanying staff report. Dominica’s economy continues to recover steadily. Real GDP grew by 3.5 percent in

IMF Endorses Positive Economic Outlook for Dominica2025-06-12T09:55:09-05:00
9 06, 2025

Net International Reserves – May 2025

2025-06-09T09:42:15-05:00

June 9, 2025 Net International Reserves – May 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at May 31, 2025, stood at US$5,799.57 million, reflecting a decrease of US$59.06 million when compared to the US$5,858.64 million reported at the end of April 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,841.20 million, US$59.05 million less than the

Net International Reserves – May 20252025-06-09T09:42:15-05:00