Economic Highlights
Date: December 23, 2019 Seven states posted lower unemployment rates in November, while five recorded higher rates for the same month. Unemployment rates remained stable in thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia based on a report by the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS). Last year, there were seven states with jobless rate decreases, two
December 20, 2019 Bank of Jamaica Holds Policy Rate Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight balances at Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum, effective 23 December 2019. The decision to hold the policy rate unchanged is based on the Bank’s
Date: December 19, 2019 The U.S. current account deficit in the third quarter of 2019, decreased by $1.1 billion, or 0.9%, to $124.1 billion from the revised second quarter deficit of $125.2 billion. This reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries.
December 19, 2019 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 3.44% or US$2.21, as prices increased this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on December 19, 2019 at a price of US$66.41 per barrel relative to US$64.20 on December 12, 2019. Brent oil began the year at US$55.95 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87
Date: December 18, 2019 In the third quarter 2019, state personal income rose 3.8% at an annual rate relative to a 4.4% increase in the second quarter according to estimates released by Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The BEA also noted, “The percent change in personal income across all states ranged from 15.2% in South
Date: December 17, 2019 Monthly Economic Review - November 2019 Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their
Date: December 17, 2019 The consumer price index for the month of November 2019 increased by 1.3%, following a 0.6% increase in its index for October 2019, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This movement was largely attributed to the upward movements in the division of ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’ by 2.8%. The
November 16, 2019 Please see attached USA Monthly Economic Review. USA Economic Review -November 2019 Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that
December 13, 2019 November’s import prices rose 0.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics after declining 0.5% the previous month. This advance was mostly attributable to the higher prices in fuel imports which more than offset the decline in nonfuel goods. Nonetheless, export prices rose 0.2% in November relative to a 0.1% decrease
December 12, 2019 Final demand for the Producer Price Index remained unchanged in November 2019, seasonally adjusted according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Final demand prices rose 0.4% in October and fell 0.3% in September. On an unadjusted basis, the final demand index increased 1.1% for the 12 months ended in November. The index
