Tag: economy
Tariffs will hit region’s consumers
What a time to be an international trade analyst! That was my first thought after reading the latest memorandum dated February 1, 2025, announcing...
Economist sees growth but high dependence a downside
Barbados’ economy is showing some “resilient economic growth”, but the country’s high dependence on the global economy is a significant risk.That is the assessment...
Bank of England raises rates by most since 1989
London – The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most since 1989 on Thursday, but it also warned that Britain faced...
Fed delivers big rate hike
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday by three-quarters of a percentage point as it continued to battle the worst outbreak...
Policy reforms vital to restoring economic growth
Government is committed to restoring economic growth and stability by creating the enabling framework through which businesses may emerge and thrive.Minister of State in...
Fed delivers another big rate hike
Washington, D.C. – Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell vowed that he and his fellow policymakers would “keep at” their battle to beat down inflation,...