Economic Statistics
Overseas Headlines – February 19,2018
February 19,2018 United States: U.S. Treasury Official Says Economists Lowballing Tax-Cut Impact Economists are underestimating how rapidly the U.S. economy will grow from tax cuts that are encouraging companies to invest and create jobs, a
Consumer Price Index- January 2018.
February 16, 2018 The inflation for the month of January 2018 recorded a negligible movement following an upward movement of 0.6% in December 2017, according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The Consumer Price Index
Overseas Headlines – February 16,2016
February 16,2016 United States: Selloff Grips Credit Funds as Rate Fears Ripple Through Markets Corporate bond investors finally joined a selloff that has shaken stocks to Treasuries as investors spooked by U.S. interest-rate risk headed
US: Major work stoppages in 2017
February 12, 2018 In 2017, there were 7 major work stoppages comprising 1,000 or more workers and lasting at least one shift, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This represents the second lowest number
Gas Price Movement – February 8, 2018
Gas Price Movement February 8, 2018 Brent Oil Brent oil prices fell by 6.47% or US$4.47, as prices decreased this week. Oil traded on February 8, 2018 at a price of $64.66 per barrel relative
Net International Reserves
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Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |