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Exempt company numbers drop as tax kicks in

Island’s employment income rises 6 per cent as all sectors see increases

Island’s employment income rises 6 per cent as all sectors see increases

• Jun 11, 2026 7:52 AM

Economy

Moody’s raises Bermuda’s debt rating to A1

The agency said the upgrade reflected fiscal strength improvement as a result of the CIT

The agency said the upgrade reflected fiscal strength improvement as a result of the CIT

• May 11, 2026 1:45 PM

Economy

Schroders: global economic prospects hinge on Iran war

Investment house says regime shifts are rewriting the traditional rules of investment

Investment house says regime shifts are rewriting the traditional rules of investment

• May 06, 2026 7:59 AM

Economy

Bermuda sees higher surplus as foreign receipts increase

Bermuda current-account surplus widened to $609 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of more than 50 per cent year over year. The surplus shows Be...

Bermuda current-account surplus widened to $609 million in t...

• May 05, 2026 5:16 PM

Economy

KBRA raises outlook on Bermuda’s long-term ratings

David Burt says the island has entered new fiscal era with the corporate income tax

David Burt says the island has entered new fiscal era with the corporate income tax

• Apr 30, 2026 8:02 AM

Economy

Youth unemployment rises to 9.3%

Labour Force Survey shows tough environment for young workers while retirement-age workforce grows

Labour Force Survey shows tough environment for young workers while retirement-age workforce grows

• Apr 14, 2026 8:00 AM

Economy

Courier imports rise as on-island sales dip

Spending trends in government figures show growing popularity of online shopping

Spending trends in government figures show growing popularity of online shopping

• Mar 30, 2026 7:47 AM

Economy

Retailers see higher December sales

Retail sales index figures for December reveal overall retail sales volume rise of 0.9 per cent

Retail sales index figures for December reveal overall retail sales volume rise of 0.9 per cent

• Mar 19, 2026 7:53 AM

Economy

Inflation cools slightly to 2.4% in December

Full-year average inflation climbed to 2 per cent in 2025 from 1.9 per cent the year before

Full-year average inflation climbed to 2 per cent in 2025 from 1.9 per cent the year before

• Mar 19, 2026 7:52 AM

Economy

Inflation to November rises 2.6%

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6 per cent for the 12 months to November 2025

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6 per cent for the 12 months to November 2025

• Mar 17, 2026 8:00 AM

Economy

Retail sales fall for third straight month

Building materials stores see 15.5 per cent slump

Building materials stores see 15.5 per cent slump

• Mar 17, 2026 7:52 AM

Economy

Retail sales fall by most in more than three years

Imports via courier rose 26.2 per cent as local stores took in less at the tills

Imports via courier rose 26.2 per cent as local stores took in less at the tills

• Mar 14, 2026 7:53 AM

Economy

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply

Prices rose by more than 7 per cent as supply disruptions rattled markets

Prices rose by more than 7 per cent as supply disruptions rattled markets

• Mar 02, 2026 7:54 AM

Economy

Oil prices set for swings as Iran crisis raises supply uncertainty

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact from the US and Israeli strikes on oi...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil markets currently closed for t...

• Mar 01, 2026 12:39 PM

Economy

Insurance profits jump 28% as economy expands again

International business sector drives growth as tourism and construction see mixed results

International business sector drives growth as tourism and construction see mixed results

• Feb 23, 2026 6:34 AM

Economy

Auto dealers enjoy accelerating car sales

The increase in car sales has coincided with the arrival of certain electric and hybrid car models

The increase in car sales has coincided with the arrival of certain electric and hybrid car models

• Feb 23, 2026 6:32 AM

Economy

Chamber warning on the stifling of job growth

Business leaders want to be at the table for immigration and other public policy discussions

Business leaders want to be at the table for immigration and other public policy discussions

• Feb 19, 2026 7:41 AM

Economy

Inflation returns on eve of Budget

The numbers come just as the Government takes a new Budget to Parliament on Friday

The numbers come just as the Government takes a new Budget to Parliament on Friday

• Feb 18, 2026 8:02 AM

Economy

Retail sales volumes rise in August

Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent

Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent

• Feb 03, 2026 7:54 AM

Economy

Inflation eases slightly to 1.9% in August

On a year-on-year basis, rent records the largest increase, rising 2.4 per cent

On a year-on-year basis, rent records the largest increase, rising 2.4 per cent

• Feb 03, 2026 7:51 AM

Economy

Burt: digital finance is where insurance was 40 years ago

Premier represents island at Davos with sessions in insurance, financial infrastructure and AI

Premier represents island at Davos with sessions in insurance, financial infrastructure and AI

• Jan 26, 2026 7:53 AM

Economy

TCD to pilot blockchain plan, Premier says

David Burt confirms one local bank is on board for initiative to lower fees and simplify payments

David Burt confirms one local bank is on board for initiative to lower fees and simplify payments

• Jan 23, 2026 7:10 AM

Economy

Government uploads public data to decentralised network

The information will be held with the help of the Filecoin Foundation for better protection

The information will be held with the help of the Filecoin Foundation for better protection

• Jan 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Economy

Premier deepens digital finance push

Coinbase and Circle back plan to create world’s first fully on-chain national economy

Coinbase and Circle back plan to create world’s first fully on-chain national economy

• Jan 20, 2026 7:49 AM

Economy

Bermuda aims to be world’s first onchain economy

Government uses help from Circle and Coinbase in drive to be the first fully onchain economy

Government uses help from Circle and Coinbase in drive to be the first fully onchain economy

• Jan 20, 2026 7:45 AM

Economy

CFAs to probe financial and investment outlook

Investment professionals will host the CFA Society Bermuda’s Annual Forecast Dinner January 29

Investment professionals will host the CFA Society Bermuda’s Annual Forecast Dinner January 29

• Jan 19, 2026 7:46 AM

Economy

Surplus on trade with non-residents reaches $532m

Government releases the 2025 Q2 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position publication

Government releases the 2025 Q2 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position publication

• Jan 09, 2026 7:12 AM

Economy

What’s next for the markets in 2026 and beyond?

Bryan Dooley advises investors to respect AI and its technology-driven market leadership

Bryan Dooley advises investors to respect AI and its technology-driven market leadership

• Jan 05, 2026 7:55 AM

Economy

Commercial real estate sales double

Demand for the highest quality office space remains as huge properties come online through 2027

Demand for the highest quality office space remains as huge properties come online through 2027

• Dec 31, 2025 8:02 AM