Economic Statistics
Fed raises target rates by 25 bps
March 21, 2018 Based on data collected by The Federal Reserve since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January indicates that the US economy has shown improvement with activity on the rise. Labor market
Overseas Headlines – March 21, 2018
March 21, 2018. United States: Yellen Says Gradual Fed Rate Hikes Are Needed to Prevent Overheating Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said higher interest rates will be needed to keep the U.S. economy from
Overseas Headlines – March 20, 2018
March 20, 2018 United States: U.S. Plans Heavy China Tariff Hit as Soon as This Week The Trump administration plans to impose tariffs worth as much as $60 billion on Chinese products as early as
Monthly Economic Review – March 19, 2018
March 19,2018 Please click below to view February 2018's Economic Review. Monthly Economic Review - February 2018 The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness
EU: Production in construction down by 2.2% in Euro area
March 19, 2018 Production in the construction sector decreased by 2.2% in the euro area (EA19) and by 2.1% in the EU28, in January 2018 compared with December 2017 according to Eurostat, the statistical office
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |