Commentary

Companies can split their stocks for a number of reasons and may be done in a variety of ways. There are two main types of stock splits, a forward stock…

2021 started off with great expectations that COVID-19 restrictions around the world may ease and some level of normalcy may return during the course of the year. Indeed, projections at…

History The Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE) was the first stock exchange established in the Caribbean. It was incorporated in 1968 and commenced operations in 1969. The JSE stands as one…

A supply chain is the network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a specific product or service to the consumer. Producers, vendors, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution…

In the budget presentation for fiscal year 2021/2022, the Trinidad and Tobago government expressed its interest in implementing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a means to comply with global requirements,…

Over time, the US Congress has passed a number of Bipartisan Budget Acts and other legislation to either raise or suspend the debt ceiling. In recent years, the Bipartisan Budget…

Around the world, inflation has been reaching levels not seen for many years, with global prices rising 4.9% year-on-year in October 2021. Several major markets including the United States (6.2%…

The CompanyThe China Evergrande Group is the second largest property developer in China by sales. Formerly called the Hengda Group, Evergrande was founded by Hui Ka Yan in the southern…

 Current Economic Developments The outlook for United States (US) consumption is positive as growth in household savings throughout 2020, strong job and wage progress during 2021, as well as the…

What is an EV (Electric Vehicle) An EV is an acronym for an electric vehicle. EVs are vehicles that are either partially or fully powered by electric power. Electric vehicles…

The Caribbean has been blessed with picturesque landscapes, irresistible pristine beaches and a melting pot of races and cultural heritage, making it an idyllic vacation hotspot for scores of tourists…

International Market ReviewThe momentum witnessed in the first half of the year, waned in the third quarter of 2021 as near-term outlooks dimmed due to rising coronavirus cases globally owing…

After managing almost two years of lockdown and economic constraint, Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) cautiously re-opens in an effort to kick-start the economy with strong prospects in place. Following a…

The Budget Statement for FY2021/22 was delivered on 4 October 2021, kicking off debates in both Parliament and the public square. Based on oil and gas price assumptions of USD65/bbl…

Price pressures have been increasing markedly over the past few months – a trend that has been observed globally, as supply chain disruptions continue to sweep over some of the…

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has the ability to influence the performance of the US economy and this indirectly impacts the performance of the stock market. The stock market can…

The Caribbean region has long been trapped in a vicious cycle of low economic growth and onerous debt, exacerbated by its inherently small, narrow and highly open economies, which increase…

In financial news today, much concern and discussion is being held about the US Federal Reserve System (Fed) tapering its asset purchases. Tapering in the world of finance, refers to…

Economic diversification has been on Trinidad and Tobago’s agenda since the first “oil boom” of the 1970s, and has remained a major topic of intellectual debate and policy discussion ever…