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Economic Highlights 2021-10-12T11:08:45-05:00

Economic Statistics​

1903, 2018

Overseas Headlines – March 19, 2018

March 19,2018  United States: Trump's Economy Is Still Waiting for the Tax-Cut Boost The U.S. economy is beginning the year with a downshift in growth despite $1.5 trillion in tax cuts signed by President Donald Trump in

1603, 2018

Monthly inflation rate of 0.1% for February 2018

March 16, 2018  The inflation for the month of February 2018 decreased 0.1% following a negligible movement in January 2018, according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The Consumer Price Index for the month

1603, 2018

Gas Price Movement – March 15, 2018

  Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 1.93% or US$1.23, as prices rose this week. Oil traded on March 15, 2018 at a price of $65.12 per barrel relative to US$63.89 last week. Brent

1603, 2018

USA Monthly Economic Review

Date: March 16, 2018 Please click below to view February 2018's USA Monthly Economic Review. USA Economic Review - February 2018 Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal

1603, 2018

Overseas Headlines – March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018 United States: S&P Stuck in Worst Streak This Year Faces Quadruple Witching Equity bulls frustrated with this year’s longest stretch of declines can blame it on a regular market event happening today.

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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