Economic Statistics
Overseas Headlines- August 13, 2018
Date: August 13, 2018 United States: Fed Dove Evans Veers in Hawkish Direction Over Rate Outlook The Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates to “somewhat restrictive” levels to combat the effects of recent
Real Earnings – July 2018
August 10, 2018 The Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that, “Real average hourly earnings for all employees were unchanged from June to July. This result stems from a 0.3 percent increase in average hourly earnings
Overseas Headlines- August 10, 2018
Date: August 10, 2018 United States: U.S. Consumer Prices Rise; Core Posts Biggest Gain Since 2008 U.S. consumer prices rose in July, with a gauge excluding food and fuel costs posting the biggest annual gain
Gas Price Movement – August 09, 2018
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 1.65% or US$1.21, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on August 9, 2018 at a price of US$72.19 per barrel relative to US$73.40 last week. Brent oil
Overseas Headlines- August 9, 2018
Date: August 9, 2018 United States: U.S. Oil Vanishing From China Tariffs Reveals American Clout The removal of U.S. crude from goods targeted by Chinese tariffs is a sign that America has become too big
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |