The inflation rate for the month April 2017 was 0.3%, following and upward movement of 0.4% in March 2017. The movement was credited to a 1.7% increase in the division ‘Transport’ and ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ which moved up by 0.1%. The division ‘Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco’ moved up by 0.9%, while the ‘Housing, Water,
Asia: Moody's downgrades China, warns of fading financial strength as debt mounts Moody's Investors Service downgraded China's credit ratings on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 30 years, saying it expects the financial strength of the economy will erode in coming years as growth slows and debt continues to rise. The one-notch downgrade in
Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) has advised that effective May 1, 2017, Mr. Conley Salmon has been appointed, President of the Jamaica Operations and Mr. Dave Fairman has been appointed, President of the Haiti Operations.
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) has advised that a Director sold 149,996 JAMT shares during the period May 15 to 19, 2017.
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JP) has advised that a related party sold 180,000 JP shares on May 18, 2017.
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that on May 18, 2017 a director purchased 41,500 MIL shares and that a connected party purchased 9,990,000 MIL shares.
Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited (CFF) has declared an interim dividend of $0.25 per share payable on June 13, 2017 to shareholders on record as at June 2, 2017. The ex-dividend date is May 31, 2017.
Europe: Germany's healthy growth remains on track: Bundesbank German's relatively robust growth will continue throughout the spring, supported by strong demand for industrial goods, high construction activity and buoyant private consumption, the Bundesbank said on Monday. Europe's largest economy grew by 0.6 percent in the first quarter, faster than the United States and most
Europe: Germany's healthy growth remains on track: Bundesbank German's relatively robust growth will continue throughout the spring, supported by strong demand for industrial goods, high construction activity and buoyant private consumption, the Bundesbank said on Monday. Europe's largest economy grew by 0.6 percent in the first quarter, faster than the United States and most
