24/05/2021
The reality that must be kept in mind is that successful businesses create value. They purchase inputs (i.e. raw materials, commodities or services); add management, enterprise or skills at a mark-up or price, with the intention to sell to buyers in the market at a profit or gain. Therefore, successful businesses out-perform inflation in the marketplace (i.e. they create value).
27/07/2018
It is interesting to note the promise still evident in the economic recovery of Jamaica. Mining and quarrying spurred on by the resumption of production at the Alpart refinery, together with a steady increase of inflows of tourists, while public debt is reducing are all very important indicators. Review the following report:
Jamaica Economy - GDP, Inflation, CPI and Interest Rate
The economy performed relatively well in Q1, with growth picking up to 1.4%.
06/03/2018
Tracking the economic developments in Jamaica...
New Release GK .pdf
05/03/2018
It is interesting to note the gradual recovery of the Jamaican economy. This coupled with the performance and influence of the Jamaican companies listed on the Trinidadian stock market is indicative of the potential benefits of the
Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). For the year 2017, the All Trinidad Index fell by 5.75% and the Composite Index rose by 4.70% ( influenced to no small measure by cross-border listed securities of NCBJ, JMMB and G.Kennedy). In fact, cross-border listed stocks grow by 38.6% during the year under review (WISE Year End Review 2017).
Jamaica Economy - GDP, Inflation, CPI and Interest Rate
The economy is on the mend, with the Statistical Institute’s measure of the unemployment rate dipping in October to a nine-year low and down sharply from July.
24/02/2018
Apart from value created as a result of it's listing and trading on the stock market, it will be important to monitor it's use and demand as an actual currency for the exchange of goods and services in the real economy. One must recognise that the prices on the stock market are primarily the reflection of the confidence of stock market actors. The real value is created by demand for it in the real economy.
Bartercoin: TT joins digital coin revolution - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Bartercoin: TT joins digital coin revolution
05/02/2018
Strategically re-engineering oneself in this changing world is a must for big and small...
Troubles Push GE to Consider a Breakup
General Electric is considering breaking itself apart, its chief executive said, after disclosing more problems buried in one of its major units.
24/01/2018
After Years of Turmoil, Greece Is Close to Exiting Its Bailout
After nearly eight years of turmoil, the country is within striking distance of freeing itself from a bailout program that has strained its citizens and the eurozone alike.
17/01/2018
Researchers find that one person likely drove Bitcoin from $150 to $1,000
Researchers Neil Gandal, JT Hamrick, Tyler Moore, and Tali Oberman have written a fascinating paper on Bitcoin price manipulation. Entitled "Price..
28/06/2017
-date on Caribbean economy by WISE:https://gallery.mailchimp.com/dcfe8ed39b169a223f4a33cc8/files/ad57ef66-abcc-418a-9d07-eae879502436/RBC_Caribbean_Economic_Report_June_2017.pdf
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