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07
Aug
2009
2009
MEFD June 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
Despite modest signs that the global economic recession had started to stabilize during the review month, weakness in the major countries continued to feed through to the domestic economy. Consequently, activity in the tourism sector remained anaemic...
02
Jul
2009
2009
MEFD: May 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
During the month of May, the global recession continued to negatively affect domestic economic developments. Available data on tourism activity revealed sustained weakness in the sector, owing to depressed demand conditions in the major markets; whil...
29
Jun
2009
2009
Gross Economic Contribution of the Financial Sector, 2008
Surveys and Other Research Publications
Please download the entire document using the link below for a full overview of the Financial Sector in the Bahamas during 2008.
29
Jun
2009
2009
Quarterly Economic Review, March 2009
Quarterly Economic Review
For economic updates for the quarter ending March 31, 2009, please click on the link for complete viewing.
02
Jun
2009
2009
MEFD: April 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
During the month of April, the domestic economy continued to be adversely affected by the global economic recession. In particular, lower occupancy levels and declining hotel room rates constrained output in the tourism sector, while reduced foreign...
27
May
2009
2009
Quarterly Statistical Digest, May 2009
Quarterly Statistical Digest
QSD May 2009 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through March 2009, please click on the document below.
06
May
2009
2009
Annual Report & Statement of Accounts. 2008
Annual Reports
This report includes a comparative review of economic and financial developments in The Bahamas and a review of trends in Commercial Bank Mortgages and monetary policy developments in The Bahamas in 2008.
04
May
2009
2009
MEFD: March 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
Preliminary data revealed that the global economic recession continued to adversely affect domestic economic activity during March, with persistent weakness in tourism and foreign investment-related construction activity. Demand stimulus from private...
01
Apr
2009
2009
MEFD February 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
The fallout from the global financial crisis continued to impact the Bahamian economy during the review month, contributing to persistent weakness in tourism and foreign investments. Meanwhile, inflation remained at elevated levels during the review...
01
Apr
2009
2009
Results of Private Pension Plan Survey in The Bahamas (2006 & 2007)
Surveys and Other Research Publications
This article presents the findings of the Central Bank’s latest survey of private (sponsored) pension plans in The Bahamas. The survey covers the years 2006 and 2007, and extends the pension fund database.
27
Mar
2009
2009
Quarterly Economic Review, December 2008
Quarterly Economic Review
For economic updates for the quarter ending December 31, 2008, please click on the link for complete viewing.
03
Mar
2009
2009
MEFD January 2009
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
Initial data suggests that domestic economic activity remained weak during January, owing to the deepening effects of the global economic and financial crisis. The continued slowdown in tourism resulted in further job losses in the hotel industry, wh...
23
Feb
2009
2009
Quarterly Statistical Digest, February 2009
Quarterly Statistical Digest
QSD February 2009 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through December 2008, please click on the document below.
02
Feb
2009
2009
MEFD December 2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report
During December, domestic economic developments continued to be adversely affected by the slump in global economic activity. Additional layoffs in the hotel sector pointed to significantly reduced seasonal activity and weakness in the short-tem outlo...
07
Jan
2009
2009
Quarterly Statistical Digest, November 2008
Quarterly Statistical Digest
QSD November 2008 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through September 2008, please click on the document below.