| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,827.47 | -0.02 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 656.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 2.13 | 2.82 | 1.37 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 156,273.84 | -4,573.60 | -2.84% | 120.31 | 112.32 | 172.13 | 80.51 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,164.82 | 1.15 | 0.10% | 6.40 | 6.90 | 8.96 | 4.45 |
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%.