The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main JSE Index rose 940.54 points, or 0.25%, to close at 382,879.55 on Wednesday 28 October 2026, while the Junior Market Index fell 0.14% and the All Jamaican Composite rose 0.32%. Of the 133 stocks traded, 50 advanced, 39 declined and 44 were unchanged.
The US dollar sold at J$159.5896 on the Bank of Jamaica’s weighted average, and the central bank’s policy rate stood at 6.00% after it was raised from 5.50% effective 29 September.
Exchange rates
Bank of Jamaica weighted average foreign exchange rates, Wednesday 28 October 2026. These are market averages, not the rate a bank or cambio will give at the counter.
| Currency | Buy (J$) | Sell (J$) |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar (USD) | 157.8455 | 159.5896 |
| British pound (GBP) | 209.7842 | 211.5702 |
| Canadian dollar (CAD) | 112.8583 | 113.9008 |
| Euro (EUR) | 178.2676 | 178.8176 |
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 | 388,741.89 | +867.25 | +0.22 | 11,341,670 |
| JSE Index (Main Market) | 382,879.55 | +940.54 | +0.25 | 6,478,447 |
| JSE All Jamaican Composite | 459,463.24 | +1,452.29 | +0.32 | 5,165,795 |
| JSE Select Index | 10,647.51 | +67.71 | +0.64 | 378,510 |
| Junior Market Index | 3,156.39 | -4.47 | -0.14 | 4,863,223 |
| JSE Financial Index | 75.60 | +0.07 | +0.09 | 797,667 |
| JSE Manufacturing & Distribution | 125.06 | +0.29 | +0.23 | 5,352,909 |
| JSE Cross Listed Index | 48.69 | +0.07 | +0.14 | 10,987 |
| JSE USD Equities Index | 282.65 | -1.03 | -0.36 | 326,949 |
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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