Economic Highlights
March 10, 2025 Net International Reserves – February 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at February 28, 2025 stood at US$5,473.05 million, reflecting a decrease of US$28.46 million when compared to the US$5,501.51 million reported at the end of January 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,522.47 million, US$28.27 million less than the
March 7, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 151,000 in February, while the unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.1%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance, whereas federal government employment experienced a decline. These findings are based
March 07, 2025 President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs are significantly impacting two of the United States' closest trading partners: Canada and Mexico. These tariffs are disrupting their access to the US market, increasing uncertainty, and raising concerns about the integrity of the USMCA. In response, both nations are exploring diversification strategies and strengthening their bilateral
March 06, 2025 Government Operations Results for January 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
March 04, 2025 Monthly Economic Review- 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 compensation
March 04, 2025 The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the euro area was 6.2% in January 2025, down from 6.5% in January 2024 but constant from December 2024. In January 2025, the unemployment rate in the EU was 5.8%, a decrease from 6.1% in January 2024 but stable compared with December 2024. Eurostat estimates that 12.824 million
February 26, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.5% in January 2025, up from 2.4% in December. A year ago, the rate was 2.8%. Annual inflation in the European Union rose to 2.8% in January 2025, from 2.7% in December. A year earlier, the rate was 3.1%. Denmark had the lowest yearly rates (1.4%), followed by Italy (1.4%), Finland
February 25, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has welcomed the latest Fitch Ratings, which affirmed Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining positive. “Jamaica’s BB- ratings reflect stronger governance than the peer median. What does that mean? It means Jamaica’s management is better than countries in its peer group.
February 24, 2025 USA Economic Review - January 2025 USA Economic Review - January 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)
February 21, 2025 The Bank of Jamaica’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened on 18-19 February 2025 to evaluate the country's economic conditions amidst global uncertainties and positive domestic trends. The MPC observed that inflation is projected to remain within the 4.0-6.0% target range over the next eight quarters, supported by a stable exchange rate and
