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Containers with Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a Taiwanese container shipping company, are stacked up at the Port of Los Angeles, with the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge seen in the background, on Wednesday, April 9 in Los Angeles. AP
December 26, 2025

US economy grows strong in third-quarter but uncertainty remains

The US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the face of ongoing…
AP A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a gasolene station Sunday on November 30.
December 26, 2025

Lower gas for Americans this Christmas

This holiday season, many US drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA, December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year. The…
AP Anthony Matesic working on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, December 10.
December 26, 2025

US stocks rose in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs, Trump’s Fed fight

It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the US stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything, from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to interest…
The entrance to the Labor Department is seen near the Capitol in Washington, USA. AP
December 26, 2025

Inflation cools in November

At a time when Americans are frustrated and angry over the high cost of living, the government released a report on Thursday showing that inflation had cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists…
Graduates line up before the start of a community college commencement in East Rutherford, New Jersey USA (AP Photo)
December 26, 2025

Millions of US student loan borrowers in default

The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year. The department said it will send notices to…
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December 26, 2025

Jamaica Stock Exchange combined market

In Tuesday's trading session the following reflects the movement of the JSE Indices: The JSE Combined Index advanced by 2,124.07 points ( 0.66 %) to close at 322,986.16 points and the volume…
Bank of Jamaica building on the Kingston waterfront.
December 24, 2025

BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout…
December 24, 2025 by Neville Graham

Rum industry takes a shot

The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. …
Trader Anthony Confusione works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, May 5, 2025. AP
December 24, 2025

Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions

Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges…