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JAMAICA | The Bank of Jamaica's Impossible Choice: Holding Rates While Prices Soar

Central bank bets on stability as Jamaicans brace for inflation surge following Hurricane Melissa's devastating blow

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  December 21, 2025 - On December 17, the Bank of Jamaica announced it would hold its policy rate steady at 5.75 percent. The decision itself was unremarkable—central banks worldwide favor measured adjustments over dramatic swings.

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JAMAICA | The Bank of Jamaica's Impossible Choice: Holding Rates While Prices Soar
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