Economic Statistics
Gas Price Movement- October 03, 2019
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 8.64% or US$5.42, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on October 03, 2019 at a price of US$57.32 per barrel relative to
August jobless rates down over the year in 224 of 389 metro areas
October 10, 2019 Unemployment rates trended downward for the month of August in 224 of the 389 metropolitan states compared to a year earlier. According to Bureau Labor Statistics, this was “higher in 132 areas,
Bank of Jamaica holds policy rate
September 30, 2019 Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight balances at Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum. The decision
Jamaica Sovereign Credit Rating Raised To ‘B+’ From ‘B’ On Improved External Position; Outlook Is Stable
September 30, 2019 Overview Jamaica has made material progress in achieving macroeconomic stability and strengthening of its external position, improving its ability to withstand external shocks. As a result, we are raising our long-term
US GDP grew 2.0% for 2nd quarter 2019 based on third estimates
September 26, 2019 Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew for the second quarter of 2019 at an annual rate of 2.0%, based on the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The
Net International Reserves
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Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |