| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.28 | -0.04 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.61 | 3.07 | 1.94 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 87,805.82 | -635.15 | -0.72% | 100.87 | 8.14 | 155.97 | 98.95 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,124.35 | 0.07 | 0.01% | 6.33 | 8.33 | 9.79 | 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%.
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Barbados News Archive
Mar 31, 2012 11:13 AM ET
Caribbean markets eased in the quarter as world markets surged on the rising economic expectations. The index in Jamaica fell 4%, in Trinidad eased 0.13%, in Bahamas declined 4.1% and in Barbados closed flat. >>
Mar 29, 2012 8:27 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica and Bahamas fell and in Trinidad inched up as world markets turn lower and U.S. dollar weakened against the euro. Crude oil prices fell 2% on the speculation that the U.S. and European nations may release strategic reserve oil. >>
Mar 28, 2012 9:22 AM ET
Trading volume in Caribbean region declined to the average for the year and the indexes in Jamaica, Trinidad and Bahamas fell. Jamaica and IMF remain far apart in loan terms. >>
Mar 27, 2012 8:44 AM ET
The benchmark indexes in Trinidad and The Bahamas inched higher in weak trading volume and the index in Jamaica declined. Financial stocks led the decliners in Kingston trading. >>
Mar 24, 2012 4:22 PM ET
Caribbean markets advanced for the third week in a row and the benchmark index in Jamaica added 0.5% and in Trinidad edged up a fraction. World markets struggled but commodities gained. >>
Mar 23, 2012 10:00 AM ET
Caribbean markets were active after trading in Jamaica soared to a high for the year. Indexes in Jamaica and Trinidad gained but in the Bahamas fell. World markets rally halted as investor surmise that fundamentals may not support the recent market gains. >>
Mar 22, 2012 9:43 AM ET
Caribbean markets trading volume picked up but indexes were little changed. JMMB and Supreme Ventures Limited led the most active in Kingston trading. >>
Mar 21, 2012 9:56 AM ET
Market indexes in The Bahamas and in Jamaica increased but in Trinidad eased as world markets rally lose steam. Copper, gold and crude oil gained on the ongoing warmongering by the U.S. in the Middle East. >>
Mar 20, 2012 8:44 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica and Trinidad closed higher but in the Bahamas declined. Investor sentiment lifted stocks in New York and European markets but a five-month old rally is beginning to lose steam. >>
Mar 17, 2012 12:45 PM ET
Caribbean markets inched higher and for the week the JSE index added 0.3% and the Trinidad index added 0.2%. Crude oil rose above $107 a barrel in New York trading and above $125 a barrel in London as speculators drive up prices. >>