Economic Statistics
EU: Annual inflation up to 1.9% in the euro area; Up to 2.0% in the EU
June 18, 2018 According to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, Euro area annual inflation rate was 1.9% in May 2018, up from 1.3% in April. A year earlier, the
Overseas Headlines- June 18, 2018
June 18, 2018 United States: U.S. Fiscal Stimulus Raising Risks to Global Economy: IMF U.S. tax cuts and public-spending hikes are increasing risks to the global economy by boosting debt, potentially stoking inflation and pushing
EU: Annual growth in labour costs at 2.0% in euro area and 2.7% in EU28
June 15, 2018 According to figures published by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union, hourly labour costs rose by 2.0% in the euro area (EA19) and by 2.7% in the EU28 in the
Overseas Headlines- June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018 United States Trump Approves Tariffs on $50 Billion of Chinese Goods President Donald Trump has approved tariffs on Chinese goods worth about $50 billion, said a person familiar with the decision, ratcheting
Gas Price Movement – June 14, 2018
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 0.48 % or US$0.37, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on June 14, 2018 at a price of $76.08 per barrel relative to US$76.45 last week. Brent
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ Millions | Provisional –Apr-Dec 2019 | Budget – Apr-Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Grants | 519,008.10 | 516,842.80 |
| Fiscal Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 12,267.00 | 4,880.80 |
| Primary Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 117,918.60 | 112,654.40 |