Gas Price Movement October 13, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices rose by 0.81% (US$0.45), as prices declined this week. Oil traded on October 12, 2017 at a price of 56.25 (US$/ barrel) and began the year at US$56.90 per barrel.
U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary – August 2017
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August 2017 summary of job openings and labor turnover earlier today. As at August 31st, there were 6.1 million job openings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Net International Reserves – September 2017
Jamaica’s Net International Reserves totaled US$3,137.14 million as at September 2017, reflecting a decrease of US$532.23 million relative to the US$3,669.37 million reported as at the end of August 2017 (see figure 1). Changes in
U.S. unemployment rate declines to 4.2% for September 2017
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Summary earlier today which highlighted the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% for September. Total nonfarm payroll employment reflected a decline of 33,000. The passing of Hurricanes
International Merchandise Trade January – July 2017
During the period January to July 2017 the trade deficit worsened to US$2,376.7 million, increasing by US$383.2 million or 19.2% relative to US$1,993.5 million for the corresponding period in 2016 based on data released by
Gas Price Movement October 5, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices fell by 2.80% (US$1.61), as prices declined this week. Oil traded on October 4, 2017 at a price of 55.80 (US$/ barrel) and began the year at US$56.90 per barrel.
Government Operations Results for August 2017
For the period of April 2017 to August 2017, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $213.07 billion, $14.62 billion more than the government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of
Jamaican economy contracts 0.1% for the second quarter of 2017
The Jamaican economy recorded a 0.1% contraction for the second quarter of 2017 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2016 as indicated by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The decline was attributed to a
Gas Price Movement September 29, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 1.99%, as prices increased this week. Oil traded on September 28, 2017 at a price of 57.41 (US$/ barrel).Brent oil price opened the year at 56.90(US$/ barrel). Petrojam
Monthly Economic Review- August 2017
Monthly Economic Review - August 2017
Gas Price Movement September 21, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 2.05%, as prices increased this week. Oil traded on September 21, 2017 at a price of 56.29 (US$/ barrel). Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices declined week over week,
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ Millions | Provisional Apr – Aug 2017 | Budget Apr – Aug 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Grants | 213,066.2 | 198,441.5 |
| Fiscal Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | -5,837.4 | -27,356.2 |
| Primary Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 52,047.8 | 32,540.3 |