Date: November 26, 2019 Four states posted lower unemployment rates in October, while two recorded higher rates for the same month. Unemployment rates remained stable in forty-four states and the District of Columbia based on a report by the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). Last year, there were eight states with jobless rate decreases, 3
November 25, 2019 Seasonally adjusted production in construction rose by 0.7% in the euro area (EA19) and increased by 0.3% in the EU28 for September compared with August 2019. According to Eurostat’s first estimates stated in August 2019, “production in construction decreased by 0.8% in the euro area and increased by 0.5% in the EU28.”
November 22, 2019 The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that from June 2018 to June 2019, employment increased in 279 of the 355 largest U.S. counties. National employment rose 149.1 million in June 2019, a 1.1% increase over the year. Adams, CO, had the largest percentage increase in employment with
Date: November 21, 2019 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) held its Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference today, where the Governor, Mr. Richard Byles, commented on the Bank’s decision to maintain the policy interest rate at 0.50% per annum. According to the Governor, “this policy decision reflects the Bank’s continued assessment that monetary conditions are generally
November 21, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 1.91% or US$1.19, as prices decreased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on November 21, 2019 at a price of US$63.47 per barrel relative to US$62.28 on November 21, 2019. Brent oil began the year at US$55.95 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87
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November 19, 2019 Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight placements with Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum, effective Wednesday, 20 November 2019. As with the previous decision announced in September 2019, Bank of Jamaica’s decision today to hold
Date: November 19, 2019 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 2019 period. Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General of PIOJ, highlighted the macroeconomic performance for the July-September 2019, mentioning, “real GDP grew by an estimated 0.3 percent
November 18, 2019 Consumer Price Index – October 2019 The consumer price index for the month of October 2019 increased by 0.6%, following a 0.4% increase in its index for September 2019, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This movement was largely attributed to the upward movements in the division of ‘Food and
