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6 06, 2025

IMF Urges Prudent Fiscal Policies Amid Global Uncertainty

Matthew Walker2025-06-06T10:06:31-05:00

June 06, 2025 Countries across Latin America should uphold prudent fiscal policies to bolster their economies in the face of rising trade tensions and growing policy uncertainty, Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), told Reuters on Friday. “Now is not the time to alter policy frameworks or abandon fiscal plans,”

IMF Urges Prudent Fiscal Policies Amid Global UncertaintyMatthew Walker2025-06-06T10:06:31-05:00

6 06, 2025

U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2% in May 2025

Michael Phang2025-06-06T08:58:19-05:00

June 6, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 139,000 in May, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance, whereas federal government employment continued to decline. These findings are based on two monthly

U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2% in May 2025Michael Phang2025-06-06T08:58:19-05:00

3 06, 2025

Euro area unemployment at 6.2% and EU at 5.9%

Daniel Ivey2025-06-03T15:46:10-05:00

June 03, 2025 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the euro area was 6.2% in April 2025, down from 6.3% in March 2025 and 6.4% in April 2024. In the EU, the unemployment rate was 5.9% in April 2025, the same as in March 2025, but down from 6.0% in April 2024. Eurostat estimates that

Euro area unemployment at 6.2% and EU at 5.9%Daniel Ivey2025-06-03T15:46:10-05:00

30 05, 2025

Stronger Credit Rating Reflects Virgin Islands’ Economic Resilience

Matthew Walker2025-05-30T10:51:23-05:00

May 30, 2025 The Virgin Islands boasts a high GDP per capita, underpinned by a robust and expanding tourism industry and a stable financial services sector. The adoption of the US dollar as legal tender enhances economic stability and facilitates seamless international trade. The government of the Virgin Islands has recently seen an upgrade in

Stronger Credit Rating Reflects Virgin Islands’ Economic ResilienceMatthew Walker2025-05-30T10:51:23-05:00

27 05, 2025

Panama Maintains Investment-Grade Rating Amid Fiscal Challenges

Matthew Walker2025-05-27T09:56:39-05:00

May 27, 2025 The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced that Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the Republic of Panama’s sovereign credit rating at Baa3 with a negative outlook, following the agency’s latest periodic review. This rating remains unchanged from the previous assessment. Moody’s stated that Panama’s rating is supported by strong economic growth, the

Panama Maintains Investment-Grade Rating Amid Fiscal ChallengesMatthew Walker2025-05-27T09:56:39-05:00

26 05, 2025

USA Monthly Economic Review – April 2025

Michael Phang2025-05-26T15:31:21-05:00

May 26, 2025 USA Economic Review - April 2025 USA Economic Review - April 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 – April 2025Michael Phang2025-05-26T15:31:21-05:00

21 05, 2025

BOJ REDUCES THE POLICY RATE TO 5.75%

Michael Phang2025-05-21T08:58:34-05:00

May 21, 2025 In its May 2025 monetary policy release, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced a reduction in its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.00% to 5.75%. This decision reflects the central bank’s confidence in the continued stability of inflation, which has remained within the target range of

BOJ REDUCES THE POLICY RATE TO 5.75%Michael Phang2025-05-21T08:58:34-05:00

16 05, 2025

Jamaica’s inflation rate decreased by 0.4% in April 2025

Michael Phang2025-05-16T14:24:05-05:00

May 16, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at April 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +5.3%; 0.3 percentage points higher than the 5.0% recorded between March 2024 and March 2025. Compared to March 2025, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% for April 2025. The main driver of

Jamaica’s inflation rate decreased by 0.4% in April 2025Michael Phang2025-05-16T14:24:05-05:00

5 05, 2025

Government Operations Results for March 2025

Matthew Walker2025-05-05T10:53:56-05:00

May 05, 2025 Government Operations Results for March 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 March 2025Matthew Walker2025-05-05T10:53:56-05:00

2 05, 2025

Euro area unemployment at 6.2% and EU at 5.8%

Daniel Ivey2025-05-02T13:34:20-05:00

May 02, 2025 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the euro area was 6.2% in March 2025, consistent with February 2025 and down from 6.5% in March 2024. In March 2025, the unemployment rate in the EU was 5.8%, consistent with February 2025 and down from 6.0% in March 2024. Eurostat estimates that 12.904 million persons in the

Euro area unemployment at 6.2% and EU at 5.8%Daniel Ivey2025-05-02T13:34:20-05:00