Economic Highlights

5 05, 2025

Government Operations Results for March 2025

2025-05-05T10:53:56-05:00

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 20252025-05-05T10:53:56-05:00
2 05, 2025

Euro area unemployment at 6.2% and EU at 5.8%

2025-05-02T13:34:20-05:00

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%2025-05-02T13:34:20-05:00
2 05, 2025

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

2025-05-02T13:07:15-05:00

May 2, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 177,000 in April, while the unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. 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

U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2% in April 20252025-05-02T13:07:15-05:00
1 05, 2025

IMF Insights on Saint Lucia’s Economic Performance

2025-05-01T10:44:52-05:00

May 01, 2025 In light of concerns about "fake news" and misinformation, the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) and the Ministry of Tourism have struggled to provide accurate data on the tourism industry. This raises questions about accountability and the true state of tourism. The 2025/26 budget address claims that tourism in the Eastern Caribbean

IMF Insights on Saint Lucia’s Economic Performance2025-05-01T10:44:52-05:00
30 04, 2025

Monthly Economic Review – March 2025

2025-04-30T12:28:09-05:00

April 30, 2025 Monthly Economic Review- 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 compensation

Monthly Economic Review – March 20252025-04-30T12:28:09-05:00
29 04, 2025

New World Bank Funding to Boost Dominica’s Financial and Environmental Resilience

2025-04-29T12:40:35-05:00

April 29, 2025 The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a $24 million Development Policy Credit to support the Commonwealth of Dominica. This funding aims to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, enhance financial sector resilience, and promote biodiversity conservation and disaster preparedness, ultimately providing better opportunities for Dominica's people. Dominica, often referred to as

New World Bank Funding to Boost Dominica’s Financial and Environmental Resilience2025-04-29T12:40:35-05:00
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