Economic Statistics
Volume Retail Trade Up By 0.3% in the Euro Area
August 03, 2018 According to the latest report published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, “In June 2018 compared with May 2018, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 0.3%
Overseas Headlines – August 3, 2018
Date: August 3, 2018 United States: Fed Describes Economy as ‘Strong’ for the First Time Since 2006 So long, modest, moderate and solid. Strength is making a comeback. The Federal Reserve described economic activity as
FOMC votes to maintain target range
Date: August 2, 2018 Based on the latest information received by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) since June, the FOMC has noticed strengthening in the labour market coinciding with rising economic activity. Based on
Government Operations Results for June 2018
Date: August 2, 2018 Government Operations Results for June 2018 For the period of April 2018 to June 2018, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $140.68 billion, $596 million more than the Government’s
Gas Price Movement – August 02, 2018
Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 1.49% or US$0.65, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on August 2, 2018 at a price of $73.40 per barrel relative to US$74.51 last week. Brent oil
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |