| 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%.
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Cayman Island News Archive
Nov 30, 2012 10:38 AM ET
The Jamaican benchmark index declined for the third day in a row but trading volume surged to a 3-month high. The indexes in Bahamas and Trinidad were nearly unchanged. Oil and gold rallied in New York and London trading. >>
Nov 29, 2012 12:16 PM ET
Jamaican Index trended back down to 90,000 mark after rallying near 92,000 mark in the last two weeks. Bahamas index added 0.4% and Trinidad index advanced a fraction. World markets traded cautious as investors await more economic data from Europe and U.S. >>
Nov 28, 2012 11:31 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica edged higher but in Trinidad dropped. Markets in Europe and in Asia rallied after euro zone ministers agreed to release third tranche of bailout funds to Greece and lower debt load and offer interest free loans. >>
Nov 27, 2012 11:41 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica decreased 0.1% and the benchmark index in Trinidad gained a fraction. JMMB led the most active list in Kingston trading. World markets focused on Greek debt negotiations. >>
Nov 24, 2012 10:09 AM ET
Caribbean markets closed mixed. For the week, the Jamaica index decreased 0.3% and the index in Trinidad fell 0.1%. U.S. holiday season shopping kicked in early as retailers offered deep discounts on toys and electronics to lure customers. >>
Nov 23, 2012 10:42 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica and in Trinidad declined but in the Bahamas inched higher. European leaders gathered to finalize next seven year budget from 2014 as Germany and UK push for more spending cuts. >>
Nov 22, 2012 11:40 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica climbed near 92,000 after trading extended on higher volume and The index in Trinidad advanced. U.S. indexes declined after European leaders postponed the release of next tranche of Greek bailout to next week. >>
Nov 21, 2012 9:20 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica and Trinidad decreased and in Bahamas edged higher. Trading volume in Kingston declined near the low of the year and LIME led the most active list. >>
Nov 20, 2012 12:02 PM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica gained but in Trinidad and in Bahamas inched lower. World markets advanced on the hopes of a budget negotiations compromise among U.S. political leaders. >>
Nov 03, 2012 12:27 PM ET
Markets in Jamaica and in Trinidad closed higher but in Bahamas declined 0.9%. Jamaican dollar came under pressure for the second week as the nation struggles with rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the Hurricane Sandy. >>