Bank Of Jamaica Cuts Policy Rate to 5.50% as Inflation Shows Signs Of Ease
The Bank of Jamaica has reduced its policy rate from 5.75% to 5.50%, a sign that inflation is easing faster than expected. In January 2026, inflation came in at 3.9%—lower than both projections and December’s 4.5%. Food prices declined as agricultural supplies recovered after Hurricane Melissa, and a slightly stronger Jamaican dollar helped keep import […]
Florida Moves to Eliminate Most Property Taxes
Florida’s House has advanced HJR 203 — a proposal that could eventually eliminate most property taxes on primary homes. It still needs Senate approval and voter support in 2026. But if it becomes law, it would mark one of the biggest tax shifts in modern state history. Here’s what that means in plain language. If […]