Economic Statistics
PIOJ – Quarterly Press Briefing
Date: February 20, 2019 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Quarterly Press Briefing for October-December 2018. Mr. Wayne Henry, Director General for PIOJ, started the press briefing by providing the main highlights of the macroeconomic
Overseas Headlines- February 20, 2019
United States: U.S. Push for Stable Yuan May Unwind China's Move Toward Markets President Donald Trump may finally get to deliver on his campaign promise to address China’s management of its currency for what he
Overseas Headlines- February 19, 2019
United States: Warning Signs Flash for HSBC, Merrill in Emerging Market Rally The backlash to the world’s most-popular trade is underway -- the emerging market rally has now gone too far, according to HSBC Holdings
Consumer Price Index – January 2019
Date: February 18, 2019 Consumer Price Index – January 2019 The consumer price index for the month of January 2019 recorded a negative inflation rate of 0.2%, following the 0.1% decline in its index for
Overseas Headlines- February 18, 2019
United States: Trump Adds to Carmakers’ Woes as Markets Across Planet Fizzle The tariffs that President Donald Trump may impose on vehicles imported to the U.S. would be just the latest kick in the teeth
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 |