Bank of Jamaica holds policy rate at six percent

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By Andrew Laidley KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announced on Monday that its policy rate will be maintained at six per cent per annum, a decision reached during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on February 20, 2025. This reflects the BOJ’s assessment of recent macroeconomic data and forecasts, which indicate […]

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