جامايكا سعر الفائدة

The Bank of Jamaica maintained its benchmark interest rate at 7% for the tenth consecutive time in February 2024. The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to keep the rate unchanged, aiming for stability in the foreign exchange market. Despite January 2024's headline inflation reaching 7.4%, exceeding the 4.0 to 6.0% target range, the longer-term inflation outlook is generally positive. Core inflation, excluding food and fuel, stood at 5.9% in January 2024. The MPC remains vigilant about risks to the inflation outlook, including potential second-round effects from public passenger vehicle fare increases and supply chain disruptions. Future decisions will hinge on incoming data, and the MPC is prepared to take necessary actions, including further interest rate increases, should inflation risks materialize.