JCC: Business Confidence Index dipped while Consumer Confidence Index increased

May 3, 2018 Business Confidence Index According to the Survey of Business Confidence index dipped to 136.5 points for the first quarter 2018, 2.05 points below 2017 average of 138.6 points. As stated by the report, this dip the Business Confidence index was too small to consider it an “established change in business sentiment” and

JCC: Business Confidence Index dipped while Consumer Confidence Index increased2018-05-03T21:03:10-05:00

Dividend Consideration: Dolphin Cove Limited (DCOVE)

Date: May 03, 2018 Dolphin Cove Limited (DCOVE) has advised that at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2018, consideration will be given to the payment of an interim dividend.

Dividend Consideration: Dolphin Cove Limited (DCOVE)2018-05-24T16:27:54-05:00

Dividend Consideration: PanJam investment Limited (PJAM)

Date: May 03, 2018 PanJam investment Limited (PJAM) has advised that at a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2018 the Directors will consider the payment of a second interim dividend for the year 2018.

Dividend Consideration: PanJam investment Limited (PJAM)2018-05-24T16:26:35-05:00

Gas Price Movement – May 3, 2018

Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 2.68 % or US$2, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on May 3, 2018 at a price of $72.69 per barrel relative to US$74.69 last week. Brent oil began the year at US$68.07 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices increased week over week, by 1.04% (JMD$1.32).

Gas Price Movement – May 3, 20182018-05-03T15:25:06-05:00

U.S.: Productivity and Costs, First Quarter 2018

May 3, 2018 Labor productivity, or output per hour, for nonfarm business sector increased 0.7 percent during the first quarter of 2018, reflecting an increase of 2.8 percent in output while hours worked increased 2.1 percent. On an annual basis, from the first quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2018, productivity increased 1.3

U.S.: Productivity and Costs, First Quarter 20182018-05-03T14:09:48-05:00

Overseas Headlines – May 03,2018

May 03,2018 United States: A Rare Treasury Yield-Curve Trade Emerges After Fed Decision The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision sparked a move in the U.S. yield curve that’s been virtually absent of late. The spread between 5- and 30-year yields widened after the announcement to 33.6 basis points, the highest since April 27. Curve steepening is

Overseas Headlines – May 03,20182018-05-03T13:11:53-05:00

Daily Market Summary May 2, 2018

Daily Market Summary 02.05.18 The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any Action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may

Daily Market Summary May 2, 20182018-05-02T20:54:27-05:00

Fed decides to keep rates in check

May 2, 2018 The Federal Open Market Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent. According to a press release by the Federal Open Market Committee, “the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains

Fed decides to keep rates in check2018-05-02T20:16:36-05:00