Economic Highlights
April 01, 2025 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the euro area was 6.1% in February 2025, down from 6.2% in January 2024 and from 6.5% in February 2024. In February 2025, the unemployment rate in the EU was 5.7%, a decrease from 5.8% in January 2025 and from 6.1% in February 2024. Eurostat estimates that 12.677
April 1, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported a 0.8% decline in Jamaica’s total value added in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023. The performance of the economy was primarily attributed a 4.3% fall in the goods producing industries, while the Services Industries grew by 0.4%. The
March 28, 2025 The Bank of Jamaica's (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on March 25 and 26, 2025, to discuss the country's monetary policy amidst growing uncertainties in the economic policies of Jamaica's key trading partners. Here are the key points from their discussions and decisions: Inflation Trends: The MPC noted that inflation has
March 25, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.3% in February 2025, down from 2.5% in January. A year ago, the rate was 2.6%. Annual inflation in the European Union fell to 2.7% in February 2025, from 2.8% in January. A year earlier, the rate was 2.8%. France had the lowest yearly rate (0.9%), followed by Ireland (1.4%) and Finland (1.5%).
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March 18, 2025 Antigua and Barbuda's economy has continued to expand post-pandemic, with real output surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2024, driven by robust tourism and significant events like the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States and the T20 Cricket World Cup. Growth was estimated at 4.3%, although inflation was elevated due to specific
March 18, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that as at February 2025, the point-to-point inflation rate was +4.4%; 0.3 percentage points lower than the 4.7% recorded between January 2024 and January 2025. Compared to January 2025, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.9% for January 2025. The main driver of
March 13, 2025 Fiscal discipline will continue to play a critical role in Jamaica’s economic strength and future prosperity, stated Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, as she opened the budget debate for fiscal year 2025/26 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Drawing on the nation’s journey from reliance on external
March 12, 2025 Mexico's economy is expected to contract in the first quarter, entering a technical recession due to U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariffs, which have disrupted already weakening growth. Analysts like Marco Oviedo from XP Investments believe the damage is done, with a slight recovery possible in the second quarter. Mexico experienced its
March 12, 2025 Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Richard Byles has underscored the pivotal role of multilateral partnerships in driving the country’s economic achievements over the past 15 years. He highlighted notable collaborations with stakeholder interests such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Centre for Latin American Monetary Studies (CEMLA), European Union (EU),
