Local Equities Market
For the week ending June 27, 2025, the local stock market, measured by the Combined Index, improved by 0.52%. The Main Market Index improved by 0.45%, the Junior Market Index improved by 1.36%, and the JSE USD Equities Index improved by 1.26%. During the week Consolidated Bakeries (Jamaica) Limited was the largest gainer, rising by approximately 36.52% to close at $1.57. Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd. was the biggest decliner, which fell by 13.91% to close at $6.50.
Large-cap stocks, reflecting those listed on the Main Market Index are outperforming on a YTD basis, declining by 6.88%, relative to its Junior Market counterpart which has declined by 8.54%.
For the week ending June 27, 2025, overall market activity resulted from 122 stocks of which 66 advanced, 43 declined and 13 traded firm. Market volume amounted to 110,060,284 units valued at over $646,738,491.01. Key contributors to trading volume are Wigton Energy Limited with 13,609,962 units (11.92%), followed by One On One Educational Services Limited with 12,447,825 units (10.90%) and Carreras Limited with 9,924,273 units (8.69%).
Revisiting relevant news during the week:
Countdown to BOJ decision
The Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet again on June 26 and 27, with its next policy decision scheduled for release on June 30.
Countdown to BOJ decision
IMF approves final disbursement to Barbados as economic reform programme concludes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the final reviews of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados, unlocking an immediate disbursement of about US$19 million under the EFF and US$39 million under the RSF, the Fund said in a statement on Friday.
IMF approves final disbursement to Barbados as economic reform programme concludes
WISYNCO’S LIQUOR LEAPIn a radical departure from its core business, Wisynco Group Limited is poised to launch its own alcoholic beverages — including spirits and beer — for the first time, regulatory permits show, as the company weathers profit pressures from major infrastructure investments.
WISYNCO’S LIQUOR LEAP
SVL doubles down on fintech expansion
Financial technology company Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) is deepening its evolution into a full-fledged technology enterprise in 2025, leveraging its transaction platform and proprietary software to expand across digital and fintech services.
SVL doubles down on fintech expansion
SELL US CAYMANAS
Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) is urging the Government to privatise Caymanas Park horse racing track, vowing to exit its lease if its subsidiary operating the facility, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), repeats last year’s $400-million loss.
SELL US CAYMANAS
Sygnus Capital Group expanding to USA
Sygnus Capital Group Limited is expanding its asset management and advisory business in the United States of America and Puerto Rico as it moves closer to its US$1 billion assets under management (AUM) target while deepening its impact across the region.
Sygnus Capital Group expanding to USA
| Unit Trust Fund | 25/06/2025 | 18/06/2025 | Week/Week Return | Year-to-Date Return | 1 Year Return | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Growth | 74.37 | 74.77 | -0.54% | -8.93% | -3.28% | - |
| Money Market | 17.51 | 17.56 | -0.29% | 2.21% | 4.84% | 5.22% |
| Income Portfolio | 100.00 | 100.00 | - | - | - | 4.55% |
| FX Bond Portfolio (US$) | 1.53 | 1.52 | 0.07% | 2.73% | 4.19% | 4.59% |
| Real Estate Portfolio | 17,654.11 | 17,562.01 | 0.52% | 1.52% | 8.91% | - |
| FX Growth Portfolio | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.76% | 14.12% | 14.12% | - |
| FX Income Accumulator | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.04% | 0.69% | 1.76% | 2.92% |
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