Economic Highlights – Page 8 – Mayberry Investments Limited

10 04, 2025

Panama’s Sovereignty Affirmed by U.S. Defense Secretary

Matthew Walker2025-04-10T11:24:26-05:00

April 10, 2025 On Wednesday, Panama announced that the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite recent tough rhetoric from Washington. This announcement came as the two nations agreed to deepen U.S. military training in Panama. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly acknowledged Panamanian sovereignty during his visit, the first by a

Panama’s Sovereignty Affirmed by U.S. Defense SecretaryMatthew Walker2025-04-10T11:24:26-05:00

8 04, 2025

Mexico’s Economic Measures in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Matthew Walker2025-04-08T15:38:28-05:00

April 08, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that her government aims to avoid imposing tariffs on the United States in response to President Donald Trump's extensive tariff plans, although she acknowledged that such measures could not be entirely ruled out. Mexico, which sends nearly 80% of its exports to the United States,

Mexico’s Economic Measures in Response to U.S. TariffsMatthew Walker2025-04-08T15:38:28-05:00

8 04, 2025

Net International Reserves – March 2025

Matthew Walker2025-04-08T14:41:21-05:00

April 8, 2025 Net International Reserves – March 2025 BOJ has reported that Jamaica's Net International Reserves as at March 31, 2025 stood at US$5,785.44 million, reflecting an increase of US$312.40 million when compared to the US$5,473.05 million reported at the end of February 2025. Foreign Assets totalled US$5,826.21 million, US$303.73 million more than the

Net International Reserves – March 2025Matthew Walker2025-04-08T14:41:21-05:00

4 04, 2025

Navigating New US Tariffs: A Call for CARICOM-US Discussions

Matthew Walker2025-04-04T12:49:47-05:00

April 4, 2025 Caribbean countries are assessing the impact of sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with some planning to hold talks with Washington to mitigate the effects. On Wednesday, Trump introduced new tariffs on nearly all US trading partners, including a 10 percent tariff on most Caribbean nations and a 38 percent

Navigating New US Tariffs: A Call for CARICOM-US DiscussionsMatthew Walker2025-04-04T12:49:47-05:00

2 04, 2025

Government Operations Results for February 2025

Matthew Walker2025-04-02T12:26:54-05:00

April 02, 2025 Government Operations Results for 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

Government Operations Results for February 2025Matthew Walker2025-04-02T12:26:54-05:00

2 04, 2025

Mexico’s Revised Economic Growth Forecast for 2025

Matthew Walker2025-04-02T12:23:22-05:00

April 02, 2025 Mexico's government projects economic growth between 1.5% and 2.3% this year, a downward revision from the previous estimate of 2.0% to 3.0%, according to a draft budget released by the finance ministry on Tuesday. Despite being labeled as conservative, this forecast is more optimistic than those from the private sector and Mexico's

Mexico’s Revised Economic Growth Forecast for 2025Matthew Walker2025-04-02T12:23:22-05:00

1 04, 2025

Euro area unemployment at 6.1% and EU at 5.7%

Daniel Ivey2025-04-01T16:12:07-05:00

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

Euro area unemployment at 6.1% and EU at 5.7%Daniel Ivey2025-04-01T16:12:07-05:00

1 04, 2025

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.8% in Q4 2024

Michael Phang2025-04-01T13:01:26-05:00

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

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.8% in Q4 2024Michael Phang2025-04-01T13:01:26-05:00

28 03, 2025

BOJ holds Policy Interest Rate at 6.00%

Michael Phang2025-03-28T13:58:36-05:00

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

BOJ holds Policy Interest Rate at 6.00%Michael Phang2025-03-28T13:58:36-05:00

25 03, 2025

Euro area annual inflation down to 2.3% in February 2025

Daniel Ivey2025-03-25T09:51:07-05:00

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%).

Euro area annual inflation down to 2.3% in February 2025Daniel Ivey2025-03-25T09:51:07-05:00