Economic Statistics
Monthly inflation of 0.6% for November 2017
Consumer Price Index- November 2017 The inflation rate for the month November 2017 inched up to 0.6%, following an upward movement of 0.4% in October 2017 according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The
Euro area records an €18.9 billion surplus in trade in goods for October 2017
Euro Area Based on the first estimate from Eurostat for the euro area (EA19) exports of goods to the rest of the world in October 2017 amounted to €187.9 billion, up 8.8% versus €172.6 billion
ECB Keeps Policy Unchanged
The European Central Bank kept its interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.40% respectively. The ECB
Gas Price Movement December 14, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased 1.99% or US$1.22, as prices rose this week. Oil traded on December 14, 2017 at a price of $62.44 per barrel relative to US$61.22 last week. Brent oil began
Fed Raises Rates
Federal Reserve officials followed through on an expected interest-rate increase today citing continued strengthening in the labour market and rising economic activity. “Averaging through hurricane-related fluctuations, job gains have been solid, and the unemployment rate
Net International Reserves
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Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |