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Whether you are managing a large corporate balance sheet or your retirement portfolio, all CEOs, CFOs, investors or financial controllers benefit from understanding the impact of the macro-economic environment on their business or investment strategy. Today we look at US and Jamaican...

The year 2024 was a fascinating one for global financial markets, marked by shifting monetary policies, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and a continued focus on sustainability. While the markets faced periods of volatility, certain sectors demonstrated resilience, offering both challenges...

The implications of a second Trump presidency could significantly shape the U.S. economy, the global economy, financial markets, and financial assets. Investors and policymakers are bracing for potential shifts in fiscal and monetary policy, as well as broader economic trends that are...

As the landscape of fixed-income investments continues to change, the upcoming maturity of NROCC (National Road Operation and Construction Company Ltd.) 9.375% bonds presents both opportunities and challenges for investors as they find themselves at a crossroads concerning their next steps...

In a decisive move aimed at preserving economic expansion, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) recently cut its policy rate by a larger-than-expected 0.5% or 50 basis points (bps), bringing the federal funds target range down to 4.75%-5.0% from 5.25%-5.5%. This marks the first reduction in four...

According to the IMF’s Article 4 published in March 2024, the Jamaican dollar has appreciated against the US dollar in real terms by 1% in 2021-2022 and by 6.6% in 2022-2023. Of note, the Jamaican dollar has also roughly retained its nominal value against the Japanese Yen year to date in...

In last week’s article, Eugene spoke about the Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate and reduce interest rate cut forecasts for this year. But what does this mean for investors and global bond holders?

For the remainder of 2024, the global bond market...

In the wake of the Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a two-decade high of 5.25% to 5.5% and reduce rate cut forecasts for this year, the path to policy normalization in the United States remains fraught with uncertainty. The decision, reached by...

Investors worldwide have suffered losses to their investment portfolios as they hold or have held bonds issued by the Republic of Venezuela or the state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). Many bond investors here in Jamaica once owned or still own bonds issued by one...

A client of ours recently asked my opinion on the financial media frenzy debate about the possible demise of the U.S. dollar in the near-term. Concerns range from growing national debt to the emergence of competing currencies and economic shifts. In this article, we'll explore the...