The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main JSE Index fell 1,369.81 points, or 0.36%, to close at 380,688.34 on Friday 23 October 2026, while the Junior Market Index rose 0.59% and the All Jamaican Composite rose 0.29%. Of the 133 stocks traded, 60 advanced, 36 declined and 37 were unchanged.
The US dollar sold at J$159.6487 on the Bank of Jamaica’s weighted average, and the central bank’s policy rate stood at 6.00% after it was raised from 5.50% effective 29 September.
Exchange rates
Bank of Jamaica weighted average foreign exchange rates, Friday 23 October 2026. These are market averages, not the rate a bank or cambio will give at the counter.
| Currency | Buy (J$) | Sell (J$) |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar (USD) | 158.1879 | 159.6487 |
| British pound (GBP) | 211.3192 | 213.7995 |
| Canadian dollar (CAD) | 113.5532 | 114.0981 |
| Euro (EUR) | 177.8581 | 181.1471 |
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 | 8.6% (September 2026) |
| Bank of Jamaica inflation target | 4.0% to 6.0% |
Jamaica Stock Exchange indices
| Index | Close | Change | % | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSE Combined Index | 386,768.27 | -1,177.17 | -0.30 | 15,681,850 |
| JSE Index (Main Market) | 380,688.34 | -1,369.81 | -0.36 | 12,225,285 |
| JSE All Jamaican Composite | 457,055.65 | +1,339.96 | +0.29 | 10,921,101 |
| JSE Select Index | 10,468.49 | -27.39 | -0.26 | 2,113,050 |
| Junior Market Index | 3,173.32 | +18.47 | +0.59 | 3,456,565 |
| JSE Financial Index | 75.61 | -0.27 | -0.36 | 3,318,373 |
| JSE Manufacturing & Distribution | 124.20 | -0.56 | -0.45 | 3,745,541 |
| JSE Cross Listed Index | 47.93 | -2.55 | -5.05 | 1,224,318 |
| JSE USD Equities Index | 283.17 | +1.55 | +0.55 | 189,615 |
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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