U.S. Personal Income rose by $116.5 billion in January
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Gas Price Movement- February 27, 2020
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PIOJ Press Briefing-: October- December 2019
February 25, 2020 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) held their Media Briefing today, discussing the review of the economic performance of Jamaica for the October to December 2019 period. Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General
Jamaica’s Imports Rose 3.9% While Exports Fell 15.6%
February 24, 2020 During the period January to November 2019 the Jamaica’s imports amounted US$5,905.5 million increasing by 3.9% relative to US$5,682.4 million for the corresponding period in 2018 based on data released by the
Gas Price Movement-February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 5.27% or US$2.97, as prices rose this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on February 20, 2020 at a price of US$59.31 per
Monthly Economic Review- January 2020
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Bank of Jamaica holds policy rate
February 19, 2020 Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with Bank of Jamaica) at 0.50 per cent per annum,
Monthly inflation rate of -1.1% for January 2020
February 19, 2020 The consumer price index for January 2020 was 267.5 resulting in an inflation rate of -1.1%, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This downward movement was largely attributed to the
Gas Price Movement-February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 2.55% or US$1.40, as prices fell this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on February 13, 2020 at a price of US$56.33 per
U.S. Job Openings went down to 6.4 million in December 2019
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Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ Millions | Provisional –Apr-Dec 2019 | Budget – Apr-Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Grants | 468,426.20 | 458,753.40 |
| Fiscal Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 23,402.10 | 1,961.30 |
| Primary Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 111,980.10 | 93,845.60 |