Economic Statistics
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services October 2017
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, advised that the goods and services deficit for October 2017 was $48.7 billion compared to $44.9 billion, up $3.8
Industrial Producer Prices increases 0.4% in both euro area and EU28
Industrial producer prices in October 2017 rose 0.4% in the euro area relative to September 2017. The movement was due to a 1.3% climb in the energy sector and a 0.3% growth for intermediate goods.
International Merchandise Trade January – September 2017
During the period January to September 2017 the trade deficit worsened to US$3,205.3 million, increasing by US$561.4 million or 21.2% relative to US$2,643.9 million for the corresponding period in 2016 based on data released by
Gas Price Movement November 30, 2017
Brent Oil Brent oil prices declined by 0.33% (US$0.21), as prices declined this week. Oil traded on November 29, 2017 at a price of 63.11 (US$/ barrel) and began the year at US$56.90 per
Finance Minister approves medium term inflation target
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced that the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Minister Audley Shaw, approved a continuous medium term inflation target for the Bank in September 2017. This approval substitutes the annul fiscal
Net International Reserves
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Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |