Economic Statistics
Overseas Headlines – May 02,2018
May 02, 2018 United States: The U.S. Economy Has Hit a Milestone With the calendar’s turn from April to May, the U.S. economic expansion has become the nation’s second-longest on record. That milestone was reached
Jamaica’s unemployment rate declined
May 1, 2018 According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), unemployment rate continued on a downward trajectory for January 2018 due to decline in the labour force along with a simultaneous increase in employment.
Government Operations Results for March 2018
May 01,2018 For the period of April 2017 to March 2018, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $560.84 billion, $7.27 billion more than the Government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an
Overseas Headlines – May 01,2018
May 01,2018 United States: The U.S. Just Borrowed $488 Billion, a Record High for the First Quarter U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s unconcerned about the bond market’s ability to absorb rising government debt
Employment Cost Index Summary
April 30, 2018 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the 3-month period ended March 2018, compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8 percent. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent of
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |