The Bottom Line: BOJ raises interest rates to 6%

BOJ Raises Interest Rates to 6%. What Does It Mean for You?

2026-10-01T19:11:18-05:00

Get the Caribbean Money Book: caribbeanmoneybook.com The Bank of Jamaica just raised intrest rates to 6%, and at a time where inflation is already above target, this could add even more pressure to everyone's pockets. When the central bank raises rates, commercial banks often follow suit, raising rates for loans. For people who are looking to borrow money, or those who already have variable rates, this could mean higher costs to borrowing. What's hitting your pocket harder?

The Bottom Line: Scotia increases its offer to minority shareholders

Scotia Raises Its Offer to $75 Per Share. Is It Enough?

2026-10-01T18:21:13-05:00

Learn how to invest: https://www.moneymissionja.com/investing-for-beginners ScotiaBank just raised their offer to minority shareholders to $75 to take Scotia Jamaica private. Scotia Jamaica is one of the biggest companies on the Jamaica Stock Exchange so a buyout of this magnitude would mean major changes to the JSE. But is $75 enough to miss out on potential future dividends and other earnings?

NCB Is Lending Again — But Getting a Loan May Be Different

2026-09-27T13:13:30-05:00

Get Investing for Beginners: investingforbeginnersja.com NCB's new CEO Sheree Martin says that NCB pulled back on its loans to reevaulate and tighten certain conditions, but growth in auto loans and mortgages are nearing pre-pandemic levels again. NCB Financial Group's stock price is also up 87% since the start of the year. Is confidence in NCB returning?

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