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Hey Reader, Here's your weekly roundup from Money Media! 📌Taking StockCan Jamaica Reach Investment Grade?Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Jamaica’s sovereign credit rating at BB- with a stable outlook, a signal that the country has not lost ground despite the economic shock from Hurricane Melissa. The decision keeps Jamaica three notches below the coveted “BBB” investment grade territory. But in the current climate, stability counts for something. Speaking on Taking Stock with Kalilah Reynolds, Assistant Vice President at Sagicor Investments, Jodian Aris said the move is a signal that it’s not all negative. “When you consider the gains ....
🚨Money Mission📉The Bottom LineJamaica is Taxing Netflix and ChatGPT?!The Jamaican gov't is about to start taxing all your digital subscriptions like Netflix, Amazon Prime, even ChatGPT. Read more Jamaican Tech Company Expands to GuyanaOne of Jamaica’s biggest home-grown tech companies is making a major regional move. Read more Can The JSE Keep Gaining in 2026?So, the Jamaica Stock Exchange came out swinging in 2026. Read more Poll resultsWhat do you think about Barita acquiring JN Fund Managers to become one of the biggest asset managers in Jamaica? Rep the brand
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Should the Caribbean Help Cuba? Airlines are cancelling flights to Cuba left and right. But why and how’s that going to affect the country’s economy? So, Cuba is facing a serious fuel crisis right now, and it’s starting to affect almost every part of daily life. Airlines have been told they won’t be able to access jet fuel at several of the country’s main airports, including Havana’s largest international hub. That’s caused airlines to cancel flights, schedule changes and make refuelling...
📺Premiering now! On this episode of Taking Stock... Chris Williams is moving in a different direction. The retired investment banker has launched two new companies. What are his plans for the future? He joins us LIVE in 15 minutes to discuss. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments... The JSE is up 27,000 points for January. What’s driving the hot streak? And how will tax changes under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill affect you and your money? We'll discuss. Join us tonight at...
Trump's Tariffs Shaking Up Global Trade So it looks like Trump’s tariffs have motivated BRICS countries to make major trade deals with other global powers. First up is India and the European Union. After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the EU have finally reached a “landmark” free trade agreement. The two sides finalised the deal on January 27. According to the European Commission, the trade deal removes or reduces tariffs covering roughly 97% of EU exports to India....