2 05, 2018

Fed decides to keep rates in check

2018-05-02T20:16:36-05:00

May 2, 2018 The Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent. According to a press release by the Federal Open Market Committee, “the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains

Fed decides to keep rates in check2018-05-02T20:16:36-05:00
2 05, 2018

Euro area unemployment at 8.5% EU28 at 7.1%

2018-05-02T17:08:34-05:00

May 2, 2018 For the month of March 2018 the euro area unemployment rate remained stable at 8.5% when compared to February 2018, according to the latest report published by Eurostat. However, year over year, unemployment rate fell 0.9%  from 9.4% recorded in March 2017. Unemployment is at its lowest in the euro area since

Euro area unemployment at 8.5% EU28 at 7.1%2018-05-02T17:08:34-05:00
2 05, 2018

Overseas Headlines – May 02,2018

2018-05-02T12:30:56-05:00

May 02, 2018  United States: The U.S. Economy Has Hit a Milestone With the calendar’s turn from April to May, the U.S. economic expansion has become the nation’s second-longest on record. That milestone was reached as the Federal Reserve prepared to begin a two-day meeting in Washington on Tuesday. After a slow-but-steady slog over the

Overseas Headlines – May 02,20182018-05-02T12:30:56-05:00
1 05, 2018

Daily Market Summary May 1, 2018

2018-05-01T21:23:43-05:00

Daily Market Summary 01.05.18 The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any Action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may

Daily Market Summary May 1, 20182018-05-01T21:23:43-05:00
1 05, 2018

Jamaica’s unemployment rate declined

2018-05-01T16:39:40-05:00

May 1, 2018 According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), unemployment rate continued on a downward trajectory for January 2018 due to decline in the labour force along with a simultaneous increase in employment. In January 2018, unemployment rate was 9.6%  a decrease of 3.1% when compared with 12.7% in January 2017, the latest

Jamaica’s unemployment rate declined2018-05-01T16:39:40-05:00
1 05, 2018

Special Advisory: Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC)

2018-05-24T16:33:48-05:00

Date: May 01, 2018 Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) has advised that on April 27, 2018 the Company signed with its holding company, Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL), an operating lease termination agreement and an equipment sale and purchase agreement for the assets that were subject to the lease agreement that was terminated. The consideration to

Special Advisory: Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC)2018-05-24T16:33:48-05:00
1 05, 2018

Trade In Shares: Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL)

2018-05-24T16:31:55-05:00

Date: May 11, 2018 Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that two connected parties purchased a total of 412,278 MIL shares and that a connected party sold 395,734 MIL shares. These transactions were conducted during the April 26 to 30, 2018.

Trade In Shares: Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL)2018-05-24T16:31:55-05:00
1 05, 2018

Government Operations Results for March 2018

2018-05-01T15:14:04-05:00

May 01,2018  For the period of April 2017 to March 2018, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $560.84 billion, $7.27 billion more than the Government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 12.2% relative to the $499.88 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2017. ‘Tax Revenue’ and ‘Capital

Government Operations Results for March 20182018-05-01T15:14:04-05:00
1 05, 2018

Overseas Headlines – May 01,2018

2018-05-01T12:34:35-05:00

May 01,2018 United States: The U.S. Just Borrowed $488 Billion, a Record High for the First Quarter U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s unconcerned about the bond market’s ability to absorb rising government debt after his department said it borrowed a record amount for the first quarter. “It’s a very large, robust market --

Overseas Headlines – May 01,20182018-05-01T12:34:35-05:00