Economic Highlights

2 01, 2025

Government Operations Results for November 2024

2025-01-02T10:28:59-05:00

January 02, 2025 Government Operations Results for November 2024 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 November 20242025-01-02T10:28:59-05:00
27 12, 2024

Government of Panama Enhances Liquidity Management with New Credit Line

2024-12-27T12:54:14-05:00

December 27, 2024 The Government of Panama, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), has signed an Uncommitted Revolving Credit Agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia for up to $200 million. The primary objective of this financing is to partially cover the seasonal liquidity needs of the General State Budget during the fiscal

Government of Panama Enhances Liquidity Management with New Credit Line2024-12-27T12:54:14-05:00
27 12, 2024

Economic Outlook and Rate Cut Discussions in Mexico

2024-12-27T12:51:39-05:00

December 27, 2024 Mexico's central bank board may discuss a rate cut of either 25 or 50 basis points in its next decision in February, Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath told Reuters. However, he warned of growing uncertainty regarding U.S. trade. Heath emphasized that the final decision would depend on the conditions at the time of

Economic Outlook and Rate Cut Discussions in Mexico2024-12-27T12:51:39-05:00
23 12, 2024

BOJ reduces Policy Interest Rate to 6.0%

2024-12-23T10:17:51-05:00

December 23, 2024 The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% per annum, effective December 23, 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive rate reduction in 2024, reflecting the MPC's assessment that the economic environment supports further easing. The decision is based on

BOJ reduces Policy Interest Rate to 6.0%2024-12-23T10:17:51-05:00
20 12, 2024

U.S. Monthly Economic Review – December 2024

2024-12-20T11:50:10-05:00

December 20, 2024   USA Economic Review - November 2024   USA Economic Review - November 2024   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)

U.S. Monthly Economic Review – December 20242024-12-20T11:50:10-05:00
20 12, 2024

ECLAC Projects 2.4% Growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025

2024-12-20T10:23:18-05:00

December 20, 2024 Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, driven primarily by domestic consumption, though this growth may be tempered by the risk of escalating global geopolitical and trade tensions, according to the United Nations on Wednesday. The UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the

ECLAC Projects 2.4% Growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 20252024-12-20T10:23:18-05:00
20 12, 2024

Mexico’s Inflation Trends Influence Interest Rate Decisions

2024-12-20T10:19:49-05:00

December 20, 2024 Mexico's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.00% on Thursday, signaling that larger rate cuts could be considered in future meetings due to progress on inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy. The unanimous decision by the Bank of Mexico's five-member governing board marks the fifth rate

Mexico’s Inflation Trends Influence Interest Rate Decisions2024-12-20T10:19:49-05:00
17 12, 2024

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 1.0% in November 2024

2024-12-17T12:08:17-05:00

December 17, 2024 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that for November 2024, the point-to-point inflation rate was +4.3%; 0.6 percentage points lower than the 4.9% recorded between October 2023 and October 2024. Compared to October 2024, The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024 increased to 141.9, reflecting a 1.0% inflation rate.

Jamaica’s inflation rate increased by 1.0% in November 20242024-12-17T12:08:17-05:00
12 12, 2024

IMF Executive Board Completes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Haiti Amidst Ongoing Crisis

2024-12-12T15:10:37-05:00

December 12, 2024 Haiti is grappling with an unprecedented multidimensional crisis that spans humanitarian, economic, social, and security challenges. The economy is hindered by a low tax base and a large informal sector, heavily dependent on volatile remittance flows. Since the last Article IV consultation in 2019, Haiti has endured a series of shocks, including

IMF Executive Board Completes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Haiti Amidst Ongoing Crisis2024-12-12T15:10:37-05:00
12 12, 2024

Strategies for Financing Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

2024-12-12T14:32:12-05:00

December 12, 2024 The 2024 Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) emphasizes that Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries need to enhance tax collection, optimize public spending, improve debt management, and attract more private investment to finance their ambitious development goals. The report highlights a sustainable financing gap of USD 99 billion annually, which can be

Strategies for Financing Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean2024-12-12T14:32:12-05:00