January 11, 2021 The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that, “the goods and services deficit was $68.1 billion in November, up $5.0 billion from $63.1 billion in October, revised.” November exports amounted to $184.2 billion, which was more than October exports by $2.2 billion, whereas, November imports amounted to $252.3 billion which was $7.2 billion more than
January 11, 2020 The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.3% in November 2020, 0.1% down compared to October 2020 8.4% and greater than 7.4% recorded November 2019, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Additionally, it was reported that, the EU unemployment rate was 7.5% in November 2020, 0.1% down compared
United States: The Inflation Debate That’s Roiling U.S. Markets Faces 2021 Test “They’re still in the minority, but investors and economists who think America is in for a bout of inflation -- perhaps a serious one -- start the year with some fresh ammunition for their arguments. Vaccines hold out the prospect of an end
January 11, 2021 Weekly Picks 11.01.21 LASD 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 was,
January 08, 2021 TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) has advised that the quarterly dividend payment on its 8.0% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, due and payable for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, will be paid on January 14, 2021. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited
January 8, 2021 Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) totalled US$3,126.13 million as at December 2020, reflecting an increase of US$163.37 million relative to the US$2,962.76 million reported at the end of November 2020 (see figure 1). This change in the NIR resulted from a US$148.76 million increase in Foreign Assets which total US$4,081.09 million compared
January 8, 2021 Total nonfarm payroll employment fell 140,000 in December, as the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). This decline in payroll employment was due to recent rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) and efforts to contain the pandemic. BLS mentioned that in December,
January 08, 2021 The seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade declined by 6.1% in the euro area and by 5.0% in the EU during November 2020, compared with October 2020, according to Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union. It was noted, “the COVID-19 containment measures introduced again by several Member States had a
United States: Sharp U.S. Hiring Downshift Projected With More Risks On Horizon “U.S. job growth probably suffered a sharp slowdown in December, with further weakness expected until Covid-19 vaccines reach a larger swath of Americans and restore broader economic activity. Economists project the government jobs report on Friday will show the unemployment rate increased for
January 07, 2021 Carreras Limited (CAR) has advised that the Company has decided to expand its product line. Specifically, CAR is exploring the possibility of selling cigarette lighters, rolling paper, shavers and razors. CAR anticipates that the rollout date for the new products will be January 18, 2021. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this
