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Preliminary indicators for the month of June suggest a mild pace of economic growth, amid relatively moderate levels of foreign investment led construction activity, stable consumer spending and weakened tourism activity...
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
The QER for March 2008 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter. Also included in this QER is an article entitled: "Gross Economic Contribution of The Financial Sector in The Bahamas (20...
During May, domestic economic conditions remained mild, amid comparatively lower levels of construction activity, relatively steadied gains in private sector credit and persistent upward pressure in consumer prices. Give...
Initial data for the month of April indicated continued moderation in output growth, amid weakened construction activity and softness in consumer spending, although first quarter tourism indicators registered gains over...
The Central Bank's Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2007 is now available.
The QER for December 2007 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.
Preliminary indicators for the month of March suggested a continuation of a mild economic outturn, supported by relatively stable growth in consumer spending and net tourism inflows; and, as anticipated, with less contri...
Preliminary data for the month of February highlighted steady gains in consumer spending, which continued to support economic activity and together with elevated import payments for fuel, tempered growth of both external...
Please be advised that on April 11, 2008, there was a revision made to the Prudential Limits and Restrictions section of the website regarding the Guidelines for the Management of Large Exposures.
Based on preliminary data for the first month of 2008, economic activity continued to be supported by a healthy level of private sector demand, although other real sector indicators suggest some levelling off in net fore...
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
Initial data for the month of December suggest a slowing in the pace of economic activity, as signs of weakness in the tourism and construction sectors offset growth in consumer demand. Monetary developments featured an...
Partial indications suggest a moderate rate of economic expansion during the month of November, amid signs of an improving tourism outturn and stable construction activity. In the monetary sector, liquidity levels were c...
Preliminary data for October suggests that the Bahamian economy continued on a positive growth path, despite moderated contributions from foreign investment and tourism. Monetary developments featured seasonal increases...