BOJ Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range

Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is becoming more anchored in the bank’s target range.

He said headline inflation at October this year was at 4.9%, which was lower than the 5.7% in September, while core inflation was at 4.5% which represents the 16th consecutive month that core inflation is below 6%. 

Governor Byles added that inflation expectations in Jamaica also remain on a consistent downward path. 

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