牙买加银行在8月份连续第三次会议将政策利率维持在5.75%不变,理由是通货膨胀率低和外汇市场稳定。7月份的总体通胀率为3.3%,低于世界银行的4-6%目标范围,而核心通胀率为4.3%,这得益于能源成本下降、农业供应改善和电费降低。货币政策委员会预计,未来几个月通货膨胀率将保持在目标以下,然后逐渐上升到区间的中心。在强劲的汇款、不断增加的旅游人数和61亿美元的历史最高国际储备的支持下,国内经济继续表现出韧性。2025/26财年的实际GDP增长预计为1-3%,受农业、采矿业和旅游业的推动,随后几年将正常化为1-2%。委员会重申其维持价格和市场稳定的承诺,并将在全球持续存在不确定性的情况下根据需要调整政策。
The Bank of Jamaica left its policy rate unchanged at 5.75% in August for the third consecutive meeting, citing low inflation and a stable foreign exchange market. Headline inflation in July stood at 3.3%, below the Bank’s 4–6% target range, while core inflation was 4.3%, supported by lower energy costs, improved agricultural supplies, and reduced electricity charges. The MPC expects inflation to remain below target over the coming months before gradually rising toward the center of the range. The domestic economy continues to show resilience, backed by strong remittances, increasing tourism arrivals, and historically high international reserves of US$6.1 billion. Real GDP growth for FY2025/26 is projected at 1–3%, driven by agriculture, mining, and tourism, before normalizing at 1–2% in subsequent years. The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining price and market stability and will adjust policy as needed amid ongoing global uncertainties.