January 28, 2020 In the third quarter of 2019, the euro area’s real household income per capita rose by 0.4%, following an increase of 0.3% in the prior quarter. Whereas, household real consumption per capita rose by 0.4% in the third quarter, after a rise by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2019. The EU28
January 27, 2020 During the period January to October 2019 the Jamaica’s imports amounted US$5,351.5 million increasing by 4.7% relative to US$5,111.50 million for the corresponding period in 2018 based on data released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Revenue from total exports totalled US$1,369.3 million for the period under review, a decline of
January 24, 2020 Eleven states posted lower unemployment rates in December, while four states recorded higher rates for the same month. Unemployment rates remained stable in thirty-five states and the District of Columbia based on a report by the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). Last year, there were eight states with jobless rate decreases, one
January 22, 2020 Total employed labour force increased by 29,200, in October 2019 compared to October 2018, with the unemployment rate amounting to 7.2% as stated by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Of the 29,200 increase in the labour force, employment of males rose by 10,600 to 682,800, while for females an increase of
January 21, 2020 According to Eurostat, “In the third quarter of 2019, the seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio stood at 0.7% in the euro area (EA19), compared with 0.7% in the second quarter of 2019. ” Also, the deficit to GDP was 0.9% in the EU28, relative to a similar 0.9% in
January 20, 2020 Seasonally adjusted production in construction rose by 0.7% in the euro area (EA19) and increased by 1.1% in the EU28 for November compared with October 2019. According to Eurostat’s first estimates stated in October 2019, “production in construction fell by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU28.” Whereas,
In December 2019, the euro area annual inflation rate was 1.3%, compared to 1.0% in November. Compared to the previous year, the rate was 1.5%. Additionally, the European Union annual inflation was reported at 1.6% in December 2019, compared to 1.3% in November. Compared to the previous year, the rate was 1.6% according to the
January 16, 2020 The consumer price index for the month of December 2019 increased by 0.5%, following a 1.3% increase in its index for November 2019, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This movement was largely attributed to the upward movements in the division of ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ by 0.5% and ‘Housing,
January 15, 2020 Express Catering Limited (ECL) for the six months ended November 30, 2019 reported a 9% increase in revenue to US$7.81 million (2018: US$7.18 million). Revenue for the quarter advanced 5% to close at $3.28 million relative to $3.12 million reported the previous year. According to Management, “This is quite favourable, with the
January 14, 2020 Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Limited for the six months ended November 30, 2019 recorded a slight 3% decrease in total revenues to $768.22 million from $795.54 million reported in 2018. For the quarter, revenues rose 8% to close at $407.64 million (2018: $378.46 million). Direct expenses closed the period at $537.09 million relatively
