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JamaicaJamaica GDP Growth Rate QoQ fell to -7.3% in Q4 2025
FMPQuarterlyReleased April 2026
Jamaica GDP Growth Rate QoQ fell to -7.3% in Q4 2025, released April 2026, down 7.7% from September's 0.4% reading. The reading missed the 0.8% consensus by 8.1%. GDP Growth Rate QoQ has now declined for 3 consecutive months. GDP Growth Rate QoQ is now the lowest in 27 months.
Latest Release
-7.3
Actual
0.8
Consensus
0.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.95 percentage points
across last 10 releases
Last Call
Apr 2026
Predicted: 0.8
Actual: -7.3
Error: +8.1
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Jamaica) was reported at -7.3% in April 2026. This missed the market consensus of 0.8% by 8.1%. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through April 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -1.45%, down from the prior three at 0.17%. In April readings over the past 3 years, GDP Growth Rate QoQ has averaged -1.93%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.95%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2026.
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About GDP Growth Rate QoQ — Jamaica
DEFINITION
The GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product from one quarter to the next. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and growth of the economy, and is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions. A positive GDP Growth Rate QoQ indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline. This indicator is an important tool for assessing the current state and predicting future trends of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2025): actual -7.3 %, consensus 0.8 %. Prior reading (Jul 2025): 1.1 %. Before that (Apr 2025): 1.85 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.