| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,336.97 | -0.08 | -0.01% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.55 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 3,274.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 2.56 | 3.06 | 1.96 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 92,080.04 | 701.14 | 0.77% | 86.38 | 8.14 | 134.41 | 84.87 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,007.47 | -3.24 | -0.32% | 6.37 | 8.10 | 9.76 | 6.23 |
News Update
- The benchmark index in Jamaica dropped 6% in the year so far and closed at the lows of July.
- India based Reliance Industries is considering to build an ammonia plant in Trinidad.
- Digicel plans to invest US$30 million to buildout 4G network in Jamaica and extend its coverage.
- China agreed to provide loan of US$109 m for 20 years to develop port and boat repair facilities.
- China based companies will develop North Abaco Port and a Little Abaco Bridge.
- The Bahamas and China signed a loan agreement of US$40 million for two infrastructure projects.
- The IMF is team is scheduled to review new government prirorities this week in a visit to Kingston.
- Blue Equity based in Kentucky acquired controlling interest in Cool Petroleum for US$30 million.
- Trinidad based Neal & Massy and Joey Issa lowered their stake to a minority in Cool Petroleum.
- Digicel plans to shut down Claro in Jamaica which it acquired only four months ago.
Caribbean Markets Update
Index in Trinidad Falls; Jamaica, Bahamas Rise
Jan 27, 10:51 AM ET
Caribbean Index Decline; NCB Trades Near 1-Year High
Trinidad, Bahams, Jamaica Indexes Advance
Indexes in Jamaica Rise; Trinidad, Bahamas Fall
Weekly Decline of 0.9% in Jamaica; Trinidad Rises 0.3%
Jamaica Hopes to Reform Public Sector Pension
Trinidad, Bahams, Jamaica Indexes Advance
Indexes in Jamaica Rise; Trinidad, Bahamas Fall
Weekly Decline of 0.9% in Jamaica; Trinidad Rises 0.3%
Jamaica Hopes to Reform Public Sector Pension
Caribbean Trade + Economy
Global Markets Update
- Why buid a refinery in the Caribbean?
- St Lucia Raises Stake In Winfresh to 32.5%
- Puerto Rican Cement Production Rises 26.3% in January
- Puerto Rican Construction Permit Approval Plunged 45%
- Jamaica Completes J$800 Million Treasury Bills Auction
- Inflation Falls to 2.6%, GDP Shrinks in Jamaica
Global Markets Update
- Economic Recovery Falls Short of Expectations; U.S. Stocks Zigzag
- U.S. Recovery Gathers Momentum
- U.S. Movers: Amgen, Chevron, Caterpillar, Ford, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks
- Euro Area M3 Growth Eases; Spanish Jobless Rate at 23%
- Italy Sells €11 Billion Debt; Transocean Surges 7%
- FTSE Falls 1.1%; Irish Retail Sales Improves
Caribbean earnings news
Caribbean Business news
- The Bank of Nova Scotia Q4 Net Rise
- Radio Jamaica Q2 Revenue Rise and Net Profit Decline
- Radio Jamaica Q1 Net Fall
- Capital & Credit Financial Group Q3 Net Fall
- GraceKennedy; Sagicor Life Jamaica; Supreme Ventures Q3 Net Rise
- Berger Paints Jamaica Q2 Sales Rise and Profit Fall
Caribbean Business news
- Trinidad Attracts $70 Million in Energy Exploration Projects
- Chevron Completes Caribbean Business Sale to Rubis
- Caribbean Tourism Rebounds, Jobs Do Not
- Caribbean Cruise Arrivals Increased 8%
- Lasco Offering Oversubscribed in 3 Minutes
- Jamaica Lowers its Stake in Pegasus Hotels
Caribbean Indexes
Events Calendar
- Kingston Wharves Board Changes
2012-01-11
- Governor, Dr.DeLisle Worrell Addresses the Barbados International Business Association’s Luncheon
2012-01-11
- Financial Sector Survey 2011
2012-01-10
- BISX Q3, 2011 Statistical Report
2012-01-06
- Net International Reserves as at end December 2011
2012-01-06
- Economic Review - December 2011
2011-12-30
Earnings Calendar
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Interest Rates
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Commodities
| Price | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | ($ ounce) | 1739.20 | Copper | ($ pound) | 3.90 | Crude oil | ($ barrel) | 99.67 | Natural Gas | ($ mBtu) | 2.68 | Coffee | ($ pound) | 217.35 | Cocoa | ($ ton) | 2.00 | Sugar | ($ pound) | 0.24 |