Economic Statistics
Overseas Headlines: November 22, 2018
Date: November 22, 2018 United States: Weak Investment Leads Signs of Cooling Momentum in U.S. Economy Weaker-than-projected reports Wednesday on business investment, consumer confidence and the job market signaled the U.S. economy is shifting into
Review of Jamaica’s Economic Performance July-September 2018
Date: November 21, 2018 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) held their Media Briefing today, discussing the review of the economic performance of Jamaica for the July to September 2018 period. Dr. Wayne Henry, Director
Monthly Economic Review- October 2018
Date: November 21, 2018 Please click below to view October 2018’s Monthly Economic Review. Monthly Economic Review - October 2018 Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of
Bank of Jamaica Quarterly Monetary Report – July to August 2018
Date: November 19, 2019 Bank of Jamaica Quarterly Monetary Report: For the period (July to August 2018) The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) held its Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference today, where the Governor, Mr. Brian
BOJ Policy Rate
November 19, 2018 On November 16, 2018, The Bank of Jamaica announced it decision to hold the policy interst rate unchanged at 2.00%. According to the Bank, "This decision reflects the Bank’s assessment that inflation
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 |