The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main JSE Index fell 4,738.97 points, or 1.23%, to close at 381,381.41 on Tuesday 6 October 2026, while the Junior Market Index rose 0.38% and the All Jamaican Composite fell 0.85%. Of the 106 stocks traded, 41 advanced, 45 declined and 20 were unchanged.
The US dollar sold at J$159.6613 on the Bank of Jamaica’s weighted average, and the central bank’s policy rate stood at 6.00% after it was raised from 5.50% effective 29 September.
Exchange rates
Bank of Jamaica weighted average foreign exchange rates, Tuesday 6 October 2026. These are market averages, not the rate a bank or cambio will give at the counter.
| Currency | Buy (J$) | Sell (J$) |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar (USD) | 157.8731 | 159.6613 |
| British pound (GBP) | 209.5459 | 210.6284 |
| Canadian dollar (CAD) | 111.3765 | 112.8725 |
| Euro (EUR) | 174.1446 | 182.6223 |
Interest rates and inflation
| Bank of Jamaica policy rate | 6.00% |
| Last change | Raised from 5.50%, effective 29 September 2026 |
| Next decision | 18 November 2026 |
| Annual inflation | 7.9% (August 2026) |
| Bank of Jamaica inflation target | 4.0% to 6.0% |
Jamaica Stock Exchange indices
| Index | Close | Change | % | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSE Combined Index | 386,900.30 | -4,447.05 | -1.14 | 105,514,730 |
| JSE Index (Main Market) | 381,381.41 | -4,738.97 | -1.23 | 18,731,691 |
| JSE All Jamaican Composite | 457,033.63 | -3,912.63 | -0.85 | 18,447,950 |
| JSE Select Index | 10,549.92 | -92.12 | -0.87 | 2,485,051 |
| Junior Market Index | 3,099.38 | +11.72 | +0.38 | 86,783,039 |
| JSE Financial Index | 75.07 | -1.18 | -1.55 | 3,127,919 |
| JSE Manufacturing & Distribution | 124.89 | -0.95 | -0.75 | 6,862,504 |
| JSE Cross Listed Index | 47.69 | -2.07 | -4.16 | 60,313 |
| JSE USD Equities Index | 283.98 | +0.95 | +0.34 | 236,327 |
For today’s figures, see Jamaica Market Data. Every previous day is in the Market Data Archive.
Sources: Jamaica Stock Exchange end-of-day trading summary; Bank of Jamaica. Figures are end-of-day. This record is for information only and is not investment advice.
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