The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main JSE Index rose 2,704.65 points, or 0.71%, to close at 383,392.99 on Monday 26 October 2026, while the Junior Market Index fell 0.77% and the All Jamaican Composite rose 0.09%. Of the 133 stocks traded, 53 advanced, 52 declined and 28 were unchanged.
The US dollar sold at J$159.5818 on the Bank of Jamaica’s weighted average, and the central bank’s policy rate stood at 6.00% after it was raised from 5.50% effective 29 September.
Exchange rates
Bank of Jamaica weighted average foreign exchange rates, Monday 26 October 2026. These are market averages, not the rate a bank or cambio will give at the counter.
| Currency | Buy (J$) | Sell (J$) |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar (USD) | 157.7405 | 159.5818 |
| British pound (GBP) | 206.6864 | 215.2590 |
| Canadian dollar (CAD) | 113.3374 | 114.1964 |
| Euro (EUR) | 173.3218 | 182.8634 |
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 | 389,179.75 | +2,411.48 | +0.62 | 21,877,241 |
| JSE Index (Main Market) | 383,392.99 | +2,704.65 | +0.71 | 11,364,924 |
| JSE All Jamaican Composite | 457,458.47 | +402.82 | +0.09 | 11,332,900 |
| JSE Select Index | 10,512.09 | +43.60 | +0.42 | 1,183,294 |
| Junior Market Index | 3,149.00 | -24.32 | -0.77 | 10,512,317 |
| JSE Financial Index | 75.99 | +0.38 | +0.50 | 1,618,350 |
| JSE Manufacturing & Distribution | 125.45 | +1.25 | +1.01 | 3,416,192 |
| JSE Cross Listed Index | 50.54 | +2.61 | +5.45 | 2,808 |
| JSE USD Equities Index | 287.04 | +3.86 | +1.36 | 222,166 |
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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