Economic Statistics
Overseas Headlines – August 17, 2018
Date: August 17, 2018 United States: Trump Seeks SEC Study of 6-Month Reporting Instead of Quarterly President Donald Trump said he’s asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to study ending quarterly reporting for U.S. businesses
Medium Term Social Economic Framework (MTF) in its Final Preparation Stage
Date: August 16, 2018 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) held their Media Briefing today, discussing the economic performance of Jamaica for period April-June 2018 period. Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General of PIOJ, highlighted the
Gas Price Movement – August 16, 2018
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 1.84% or US$1.33, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on August 16, 2018 at a price of US$70.86 per barrel relative to US$72.19 last week. Brent oil
Consumer Price Index- July 2018
Date: July 16. 2018 Consumer Price Index- July 2018 The consumer price index for the month of July 2018 increased 1.0%, following the 0.4% increase in June 2018, according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica
DTL reports 42% increase in six months net profit
Date: August 16, 2018 Derrimon Trading Limited (DTL) Trading Income climbed by 33%, to end the six months at $4.04 billion compared to the $3.05 billion for the prior period. For the quarter the company
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |