NYTimes – The term refers to more than $500 billion in tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts scheduled to take effect after Jan. 1 — for fiscal year 2013 alone — unless Mr. Obama and Republicans reach an alternative deficit-reduction deal.
What influences investment decisions
What influences investment decisions
When making an investment decision, the first consideration should be your goal. The investment goal determines the strategy that will be used. It will dictate the time and the funds you are prepared to commit as well as the risk you are willing to take.
Understanding the effect of the IMF agreement
Understanding the effect of an IMF agreement
IN recent months, there has been significant attention placed on the need for Jamaica to have an IMF agreement in place and its timing.
Business Optimism Down
 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, which conducts regular surveys for the Bank of Jamaica, reported that business persons viewed current and future business conditions less favourably than a year ago.