Economic Statistics
BOJ Focused on Maintaining Low Inflation
Date: August 29, 2018 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) held its Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference today, where the Governor, Mr. Brian Wynter, spoke on the Bank’s monetary policy decision in the context of the
Overseas Headlines- August 29,2018
Date: August 29, 2018 United States: Trump Says U.S. to Pursue Mexico Trade Deal to Replace Nafta President Donald Trump said the U.S. is pursuing a new trade accord with Mexico to replace the North
BANK OF JAMAICA MAINTAINS POLICY RATE
Date: August 28, 2018 BANK OF JAMAICA MAINTAINS POLICY RATE Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight placements with Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 2.00
Overseas Headlines- August 28, 2018
Date: August 28, 2018 United States: Trump Focus on Mexico Trade Dashes Hope for Quick China Progress The Trump administration is putting trade negotiations with China on the back burner while focusing first on resolving issues
Activities of U.S. Multinational Enterprises: 2016
August 27, 2018 According to the latest report published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, “Based on the operations and finances of U.S. parent companies and their foreign affiliates, worldwide employment by U.S. multinational
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 |