Monthly inflation rate of 0.2% for September 2020
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US State personal consumption expenditures (PCE) rose 3.9% in 2019
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U.S. unemployment claims decreased for the week ended October 3
October 8, 2020 The seasonally adjusted initial claims, advance estimate, decreased by 9,000 to 840,000 for the week ending October 3 from the prior week's revised level, according to the U.S. Department of Labour (DOL). The prior
Revenues Up for April to September
October 8, 2020 Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says preliminary numbers for the six-month period ending September 30 show that overall revenues were $8 billion or 3% higher
U.S. Goods and Services Deficit was $67.1 billion in August
October 06, 2020 The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that, “the goods and services deficit was $67.1 billion in August, up $3.7 billion from $63.4 billion in July, revised.” August exports was $171.9 billion, which was more
USA Unemployment Rate Fell to 7.9% in September
October 5, 2020 Total nonfarm payroll employment climbed 661,000 in September, as the unemployment rate fell to 7.9%, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). The improved performance was due
EU second quarter €82.9 billion current account surplus.
October 5, 2020 According to Eurostat's recent report, the EU second quarter of 2020, seasonally adjusted current account balance recorded a €82.9 billion surplus, which is 2.7% of GDP. This represents an increase of €30
Euro area annual inflation down to 0.3%
October 2, 2020 According to Eurostat flash estimate, “Euro area annual inflation is expected to be -0.3% in September 2020, down from -0.2% in August.” It was noted that the main components of the estimate
Government Operations Results for August 2020
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U.S. unemployment claims decreased for the week ended September 26
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Overseas Headlines – October 2, 2020
United States: U.S. Jobs Rise Less Than Forecast as Economic Rebound Downshifts “U.S. job gains slowed in September by more than half from the prior month, missing forecasts and suggesting the economic recovery is downshifting
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ Millions | Provisional – April-August 2020 | Budget – April-August 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Grants | 200,057.20 | 194,249.50 |
| Fiscal Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | -70,994.90 | -77,465.30 |
| Primary Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | -16,331.00 | -20,397.30 |