| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.66 | -0.06 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.97 | 1.92 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,275.28 | 582.03 | 0.68% | 98.47 | 8.14 | 148.02 | 94.17 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.31 | 0.86 | 0.08% | 6.41 | 8.09 | 9.43 | 6.20 |
News Update
- Crude oil surged 9% and gold gained 3% after European leaders agreed to take emergency steps.
- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to invest US$24 million in a casino in Bimini, Bahamas.
- JMMB receives final regulatory approval to acquire CCFG.
- Trading volume and value on the JSE doubled in June from a year ago.
- Sagicor Life Jamaica was the best performing stock in the year on the JSE with a rise of 7%.
- Ciboney Group was the worst performing stock on the JSE for the year with a loss of 60%.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange board of directors announced 3 Jamaican cents quarterly dividend.
- Pulse Investments released third quarter financial statements.
- World markets rallied on Friday after European leaders took steps to offer direct lending to banks.
- Caribbean markets closed down for the week with Jamaica index falling more than 4%.
| 2013 | | |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Barbados News Archive
Feb 29, 2012 7:42 AM ET
Caribbean markets edged down a fraction in a quiet trading and world commodities prices remained elevated. Mayberry Investments and Capital & Credit led the most active list in Kingston trading. >>
Feb 28, 2012 7:29 AM ET
Caribbean markets were generally weak as world markets focused on the second installment of loans to bank in the euro zone. In Kingston trading, Cable & Wireless and JMMB led the most active list. >>
Feb 26, 2012 9:47 AM ET
Caribbean markets edged lower and trading in Jamaica and Trinidad advanced. In Kingston trading, Gleaner & Company led the most active list followed by Scotia Group. >>
Feb 24, 2012 12:32 PM ET
Caribbean markets traded sideways on low turnover. The indexes in Jamaica increased 0.6% and in Trinidad added a fraction but in the Bahamas edged lower. Financial stocks traded mixed in the region. >>
Feb 22, 2012 7:39 AM ET
Markets in Bahamas and Jamaica declined and in Trinidad were closed. The tobacco company Carreras Limited edged lower after it reported weaker than anticipated earnings in the previous quarter. >>
Feb 21, 2012 7:06 AM ET
Caribbean markets traded sideways in a subdued trading. The benchmark indexes in Jamaica and Bahamas gained a fraction and Trinidad markets were closed. >>
Feb 18, 2012 8:25 AM ET
Caribbean markets inched higher as world markets rebound. For the week, the benchmark indexes in Jamaica added 1.1% and in Trinidad edged up 0.1%. In the year so far, Jamaican index is down 2.4% and in Trinidad is up 0.2%. >>
Feb 17, 2012 8:11 AM ET
Caribbean markets were generally quiet and broader indexes in Jamaica and The Bahamas increased but in Trinidad declined. Financials, telecom and consumer goods maker were among the most actively traded. >>
Feb 16, 2012 7:34 AM ET
Caribbean traded generally lower as volume dipped near the low for the year. Sagicor Life, Cable and Wireless and Gleaner Company were among the most actively traded in Kingston. >>
Feb 15, 2012 7:18 AM ET
Market indexes in Trinidad and Jamaica closed higher but in The Bahamas struggled. Cable & Wireless was in the focus for the second day as the company meets telecom regulators in Jamaica. >>