Economic Highlights

19 06, 2019

FOMC maintains federal funds rate

2019-06-21T13:33:11-05:00

Date: June 19, 2019 Based on the latest information received by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) since May, the FOMC has noticed the labour  market remained strong, whilst economic activity has been rising at a solid rate. According to the FOMC, “on average, in recent months job gains have been strong and the unemployment

FOMC maintains federal funds rate2019-06-21T13:33:11-05:00
18 06, 2019

Consumer Price Index – May 2019

2019-06-19T20:42:58-05:00

Date: June 18, 2019 Consumer Price Index – May 2019 The consumer price index for the month of May 2019 recorded an inflation rate of 0.8%, following a 0.1% increase in its index for April 2019, according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The Consumer Price Index for the month of May rose to

Consumer Price Index – May 20192019-06-19T20:42:58-05:00
10 06, 2019

Net International Reserves – May 2019

2019-06-12T13:18:01-05:00

Date: June 10, 2019 Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) totaled US$3,074.33 million as at May 2019, reflecting an increase of US$55.25 million relative to the US$3,019.08 million reported as at the end of April 2019 (see figure 1). Changes in the NIR resulted from an increase in Foreign Assets of US$43.17 million to total US$3,579.37 million

Net International Reserves – May 20192019-06-12T13:18:01-05:00
5 06, 2019

Government Operations Results for April 2019

2019-06-05T17:04:05-05:00

June 05, 2019 For the period of April 2019, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $46.11 billion, $1.54 billion more than the Government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 11.4% relative to the $41.41 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2017. ‘Tax Revenue’, ‘Non-Tax Revenue’ and ‘Grants’

Government Operations Results for April 20192019-06-05T17:04:05-05:00
30 05, 2019

Daily Market Summary- May 30, 2019

2019-05-30T19:47:16-05:00

Date: May 30, 2019 Daily Market Summary 30.05.19 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 was, is,

Daily Market Summary- May 30, 20192019-05-30T19:47:16-05:00
30 05, 2019

Overseas Headlines- May 30, 2019

2019-05-30T13:18:59-05:00

Date: May 30, 2019  United States: U.S. First-Quarter Growth Revised Down to 3.1% Pace From 3.2% U.S. economic growth last quarter was revised down by less than expected amid stronger consumption and exports than initially reported, suggesting the expansion was on relatively firm footing before President Donald Trump’s escalation of the trade war with China.

Overseas Headlines- May 30, 20192019-05-30T13:18:59-05:00
29 05, 2019

Daily Market Summary- May 29, 2019

2019-05-29T19:36:00-05:00

Date: May 29, 2019  Daily Market Summary 29.05.19 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 was, is,

Daily Market Summary- May 29, 20192019-05-29T19:36:00-05:00
28 05, 2019

Overseas Headlines- May 28, 2019

2019-05-28T12:59:47-05:00

Date: May 28, 2019 United States: U.S. Economic Outlook Dims as Capital Goods Add to Weak Data The outlook for the U.S. economy is dimming after a report showed below-forecast business-equipment orders, adding to a string of weak data in other sectors. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut its forecast for second-quarter economic growth to 1%

Overseas Headlines- May 28, 20192019-05-28T12:59:47-05:00
22 05, 2019

USA Monthly Economic Review – April 2019

2019-05-22T20:44:51-05:00

Date: May 22, 2019 Please see attached USA Monthly Economic Review. USA Economic Review - April 2019 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

USA Monthly Economic Review – April 20192019-05-22T20:44:51-05:00
22 05, 2019

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Quarterly Press Briefing for January – March 2019

2019-05-22T19:31:09-05:00

Date: May 22, 2019 Mr. Wayne Henry, Director General for PIOJ, started the press briefing by providing the main highlights of the macroeconomic performance for the January to March 2019 quarter. The following were noted: Overview of Real Industry Developments For January-March 2019, real GDP grew by an estimated 1.5 percent relative to the corresponding

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Quarterly Press Briefing for January – March 20192019-05-22T19:31:09-05:00