Most in the financial sector expect interest rates to remain unchanged until at least March, which reflects a large shift among fincos, according to the latest Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Inflation Expectation Survey….
Category: Business & Economy
iCreate heads to court over Sagicor Investments receivership
Digital media company iCreate is heading to court to seek damages in the aftermath of the company being placed in receivership by Sagicor Investments. ICreate has discharged its obligations under a $24-million bond…
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify in child exploitation hearing
Sexual predators. Addictive features. Suicide and eating disorders. Unrealistic beauty standards. Bullying. These are just some of the issues young people are dealing with on social media – and children’s advocates and lawmakers…
Volume rises in music listing impasse
Parties in the stalled listing of United States (US)-based Music Licensing Inc have traded more statements ahead of pending litigation. Music Licensing Inc’s legal representation in this matter is Davy Karkason Esq from…
CCJ rules against Jamaica in soap tariff case
Local soap makers are now faced with a dilemma of choosing duty-free inputs from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), described as unfit by some players, or pay a 40 per cent duty to source…
CCJ rules against Jamaica in soap tariff case
Local soap makers are now faced with a dilemma of choosing duty-free inputs from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), described as unfit by some players, or pay a 40 per cent duty to source…
Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint
HONG KONG (AP): Asian stocks mostly declined yesterday as markets awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, while China reported that manufacturing contracted in January for a fourth straight month….
JSE, Cumax befuddled
Stakeholders have expressed confusion over US-based Music Licensing Inc’s threat of legal action against the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Cumax Wealth Management Ltd which acted as its broker, along with attorneys and businessmen…
Companies investing heavily in employee health, well-being
William Mahfood, chairman of Wisynco, expects a $9.6 million annual bill for group health to increase by around five per cent this year as part of its combined spend to ensure staff health…
Stocks Round Up | Access Financial, MFS Capital and Key Insurance today’s top performers
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index lost ground on Tuesday. The moderate to busy trading ended with an advance/decline ratio of 32/46 The JSE Combined Index declined by 967.64 points or 0.29…