Economic Statistics
U.S. CPI inches up 0.4% for October 2019
November 13, 2019 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% for October after being unchanged in September, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated. The all
Overseas Headlines-November 08, 2019
Date: November 08, 2019 United States: U.S. Says Phase-One China Deal Would Include Tariff Rollback The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back tariffs on each other’s goods in stages as negotiations continue over
Net International Reserves- October 2019
Date: November 7, 2019 Net International Reserves- October 2019 Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) totaled US$3,169.57 million as at October 2019, reflecting an increase of US$71.52 million relative to the US$3,098.05 million reported as at
U.S. Real GDP in the second Quarter 2019 Increased for all 50 states
November 7, 2019 Real GDP in the second quarter of 2019 increased for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), “the percent change in real
Gas Price Movement – November 7, 2019
November 7, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 3.72% or US$2.24, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on November 07, 2019 at a price of US$62.47
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |