The main market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange recorded its highest gain ever with a huge jump of 9,440.63 points on All Jamaican Composite index to hit 126,995.43 as Desnoes & Geddes traded 59,126 shares at $25 for an increase of $9.97 to be the main contributor to the gains. 
Trading in the overall market has been strong with 28 securities being active at 11 am, with a volume of 10,402,800 units as 17 stocks gained and 2 declined.
In Trading, Berger Paints traded 899,350 shares at $2.50, Caribbean Producers exchanged 1,649,403 up to $2.80, General Accident traded 2,000,000 units at $1.75, Jamaica Broilers exchange 601,851 shares at $7 and Lasco Distributors had 3,043,460 units trading at $2.80.
The JSE Market Index rose 8,447.57 points to 114,570.64, the JSE combined index rose 7,451.90 points to be at 118,884.23 and the junior market index fell 58.68 points to 1,199.65.
The JSE enjoys record gain on Wednesday
J$ held ground on Tuesday
The Jamaica dollar held ground against the US dollar on Tuesday with the equivalent of US$39,633,518 being bought by dealers, compared with US$54,993,668 on Monday, while they sold the equivalent of US$28,821,789 versus US$59,279,907 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$37,263,331 compared to US$49,143,690 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 10 cents to $118.96 and US$26,530,020 was sold versus US$56,411,806 on Monday, the selling rate remained at $119.47. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate slipped 47 cents to end at $88.59, with dealers buying C$679,495 and selling C$1,238,320, at an average rate that rose 49 cents to $91.91. The rate for buying the British Pound declined 29 cents to $179.95 for the purchase of £1,170,633, while £622,411 was sold, at an average rate that fell $1.05 to $181.55. At the end of trading, it took J$135.86 to purchase the Euro, with a rise of $27 from Monday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$133.37 for a gain of 30 cents on Monday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$93,293 being bought, while US$393,340 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar added 5 cents on Tuesday to end at $119.75, the lowest buying rate ended unchanged at $97.95, 
the highest selling gained 43 cents to close at $126.05 and the lowest selling rate climbed $1.94 to end at $99.88. The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar rose 30 cents to $92, the lowest buying rate rose 42 cents to be at $73.46, the highest selling rate gained $1.47 to end at $95.80 and the lowest selling rate fell $2 to $86. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose $2 to end at $185.20. The lowest buying rate climbed 63 cents to $147.91, the highest selling rate dropped $1.87 to $188 and the lowest selling rate lost 30 cents to close at $176.
J$ gave more ground on Monday
The Jamaica dollar lost more ground against all the three major counter path currencies it trades against on Monday. The equivalent of US$54,993,668 was bought by dealers, compared with US$46,945,905 on Friday, while they sold the equivalent of US$59,279,907 versus US$41,528,759 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$49,143,690 compared to US$44,372,877 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 8 cents to $119.06 and US$56,411,806 was sold versus US$40,477,427 on Friday, the selling rate rose 5 cents to $119.47. The Canadian dollar buying rate slipped 18 cents to end at $89.06, with dealers buying C$1,530,791 and selling C$810,546, at an average rate that rose 33 cents to $91.42
The rate for buying the British Pound gained $1.32 to $180.24 for the purchase of £2,770,653, while £1,319,350 was sold, at an average rate that climbed $2.39 to $182.59. At the end of trading, it took J$135.59 to purchase the Euro, with a rise of $1 from Friday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$133.07, for a gain of $1.23 from Friday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$510,322 being bought, while US$231,334 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar lost 5 cents on Monday to end at $119.70, 
the lowest buying rate ended unchanged at $97.95, the highest selling added 11 cents to close at $125.62 and the lowest selling rate dived $18.06 to end at $97.94. The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar slipped $1.96 to $91.70, the lowest buying rate rose 41 cents to be at $73.04, the highest selling rate gained 27 cents to end at $94.33 and the lowest selling rate climbed 50 cents to $88. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose 50 cents to end at $183.20. The lowest buying rate climbed 37 cents to $147.28, the highest selling rate jumped $2.97 to $189.87 and the lowest selling rate lost 20 cents to close at $176.30.
Oh so close but not there yet
The Jamaica dollar continues it relentless ride to the 120 mark with it being less than 60 cents Jamaica away, on Friday with trading ending with big rise in the amounts changing hands. The equivalent of US$46,945,905 was bought by dealers, compared with US$26,599,436 on Thursday, while they sold the equivalent of US$41,528,759 versus US$24,162,219 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$44,372,877 compared to US$24,360,712 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 30 cents to $118.98 and US$40,477,427 was sold versus US$23,208,561 on Thursday, the selling rate rose 7 cents to $119.42. The Canadian dollar buying rate climbed 75 cents to end at $89.24, with dealers buying C$923,513 and selling C$530,477, at an average rate that rose 43 cents to $91.09. 
The rate for buying the British Pound gained 53 cents to $178.92 for the purchase of £1,034,546, while £268,867 was sold, at an average rate that eased 33 cents to $180.20. At the end of trading, it took J$134.59 to purchase the Euro, with a rise of 51 cents from Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$131.83, for a gain of 55 cents from Thursday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$324,565 being bought, while US$240,989 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar gained 10 cents on Friday to end at $119.75, the lowest buying rate ended 13 cents higher at $97.95, the highest selling added 5 cents to close at $125.51 and the lowest selling rate dipped 40 cents to end at $116.
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar slipped 19 cents to $93.66, the lowest buying rate rose 83 cents to be at $72.63, the highest selling rate fell 79 cents to end at $94.06 and the lowest selling rate was unchanged $87.50. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, fell 10 cents to end at $182.70. The lowest buying rate eased 4 cents to $146.91, the highest selling rate rose 1 cent to $186.90 and the lowest selling rate climbed $2.60 to close at $176.50.
Jamaican $ slippage continues Thursday
The Jamaica dollar continues it relentless ride to the 120 mark on Thursday with trading ending with the equivalent of US$26,599,436 bought by dealers, compared with US$32,289,465 on Wednesday, while they sold the equivalent of US$24,162,219 versus US$34,427,833 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$24,360,712 compared to US$28,863,222 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 7 cents to $118.68 and US$23,208,561 was sold versus US$33,034,094 on Wednesday, the selling rate rose 3 cents to $119.35. The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 18 cents to end at $88.49, with dealers buying C$790,481 and selling C$459,950, at an average rate that rose 16 cents to $90.66. 
The rate for buying the British Pound fell 50 cents to $178.39 for the purchase of £928,508, while £330,961 was sold, at an average rate that eased 4 cents to $180.53. At the end of trading, it took J$134.08 to purchase the Euro, with a decline of 21 cents from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$131.28, for a fall of 10 cents from Wednesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$253,631 being bought, while US$103,650 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar gained 10 cents on Thursday to end at $119.65, the lowest buying rate ended unchanged at $97.82, the highest selling added 11 cents to close at $125.46 and the lowest selling rate clawed back $18.71 to be at $116.40.
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar climbed $2.55 to $93.85, the lowest buying rate remained at $71.80, the highest selling rate rose $1 to end at $94.85 and the lowest selling rate jumped $4 to $87.50. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose 60 cents to end at $182.80. The lowest buying rate rose $1.33 to $146.95, the highest selling rate dropped 84 cents to $186.89 and the lowest selling rate shed $2.10 to close at $173.90.
J$ slippage resumes on Wednesday
Jamaica’s forex market remained normal on Wednesday, with volumes in the thirty million dollar region. Trading ended with the equivalent of US$32,289,465 bought by dealers, compared with US$23,638,977 on Tuesday, while they sold the equivalent of US$34,427,833 versus US$26,888,583 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$28,863,222 compared to US$21,150,981 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 19 cents to $118.61 and US$33,034,094 was sold versus US$25,239,896 on Tuesday, the selling rate rose 9 cents to $119.32. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 76 cents to end at $88.67, with dealers buying C$1,012,619 and selling C$319,641, at an average rate that fell 25 cents to $90.50. The rate for buying the British Pound climbed 84 cents to $178.89 for the purchase of £1,707,051, while £590,251 was sold, at an average rate that eased 3 cents to $180.57. At the end of trading, it took J$134.29 to purchase the Euro, with an increase of 61 cents on Tuesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$131.38, for a rise of 4 cents on Tuesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$94,506 being bought, while US$258,026 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar fell 25 cents on Wednesday to $119.55, the lowest buying and the highest selling rates ended unchanged at $97.82 and $125.35 respectively and the lowest selling rate fell back $18.41 to $97.69.
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar climbed 20 cents to $91.30, the lowest buying rate fell 20 cents to $71.80, the highest selling rate rose 69 cents to end at $93.85 and the lowest selling rate dropped $3.25 to $83.50. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose $1 to end at $182.20. The lowest buying rate was unchanged at $145.62, the highest selling rate jumped $2.63 to $187.73 and the lowest selling rate climbed $2 to close at $176.
Jamaica’s forex returns to normal on Tuesday
Jamaica’s forex market returned to normal on Tuesday, with volumes being low at this time of the year. Trading ended in the foreign exchange market with the equivalent of US$23,638,977 bought by dealers, compared with US$87,964,632 on Monday, while they sold the equivalent of US$26,888,583 versus US$82,948,742 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$21,150,981 compared to US$84,551,283 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar declined 51 cents to $118.42 and US$25,239,896 was sold versus US$81,821,341 on Monday, the selling rate was unchanged at $119.23. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 10 cents to end at $87.91, with dealers buying C$1,071,330 and selling C$926,454, at an average rate that rose 57 cents to $90.75. The rate for buying the British Pound climbed 93 cents to $178.05 for the purchase of £1,023,198, while £506,853 was sold, at an average rate that climbed $1.15 to $180.60. At the end of trading, it took J$133.68 to purchase the Euro, with a decline of 77 cents from Monday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$131.34, for a fall of 23 cents from Monday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$154,247 being bought, while US$175,823 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar rose 35 cents on Tuesday to $119.80, the lowest buying rate put on 21 cents to end at $97.82, the highest selling rate gained 16 cents to end at $125.35 and lowest selling rate jumped $18.41 to $116.10. 
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar dropped 90 cents to $91.10, the lowest buying rate gained 58 cents to $72, the highest selling rate fell $1.04 to end at $93.16 and the lowest selling rate jumped $2.75 to $86.75. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose 65 cents to end at $181.20. The lowest buying rate leapt $4.42 to $145.62, the highest selling rate dived $2.20 to $185.10 and the lowest selling rate climbed $11.70 to close at $174.
More J$ losses vs US on Friday
The Jamaican dollar lost further grounds against the US dollar at the end of trading on Friday, with the local currency ending at $119.24 to buy the United States currency. Trading ended in the foreign exchange market with the equivalent of US$26,531,581 bought by dealers, compared with US$27,465,721 on Thursday, while they sold the equivalent of US$29,137,984 versus US$29,489,151 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$23,410,069 compared to US$24,803,259 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 1 cent to $118.46 and US$27,690,189 was sold versus US$27,712,745 on Thursday, the selling rate gained 9 cents to end at $119.24. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate dropped $1.36 to end at $87.07, with dealers buying C$718,176 and selling C$872,160, at an average rate that rose $1.08 to $90.59. The rate for buying the British Pound rose $1.48 to $178.51 for the purchase of £1,655,753, while £452,300 was sold, at an average rate that declined 11 cents to $179.45. At the end of trading, it took J$133.50 to purchase the Euro, with a rise of 60 cents on Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$130.72, for a gain of 60 cents on Thursday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$98,604 being bought, while US$104,457 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar jumped $2.17 on Friday to $119.52, the lowest buying rate rose $1.88 to end at $97.70, the highest selling rate was up $2.41 to $125.19 while the lowest selling rate dropped $17.01 to $97.69.
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar dived $2.90 to $90.10, the lowest buying rate dropped $2.94 to $71.05, the highest selling rate dipped $3.80 to end at $92.60 and the lowest selling rate fell $4.15 to $85. The buying and selling rates of the British Pound, all fell with buying rates falling $2.80 and $18.92 to $181.20 and $128.20 respectively and the highest selling and lowest selling rates falling $1.73 to $185.65 and $2.45 to close at $174.80 respectively.
More Jamaican dollar losses on Thursday
The Jamaican dollar lost further grounds against the US dollar at the end of trading on Thursday, with the local currency ending at $119.15 to buy the green back. Trading ended in the foreign exchange market with the equivalent of US$27,465,721 bought by dealers, compared with US$28,756,679 on Wednesday, while they sold the equivalent of US$29,489,151 versus US$32,772,881 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$24,803,259 compared to US$25,863,046 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 10 cents to $118.45 and US$27,712,745 was sold versus US$31,422,964 on Wednesday, the selling rate gained 9 cents to end at $119.15.
The Canadian dollar buying rate jumped $2.33 to end at $88.43, with dealers buying C$1,927,180 and selling C$1,617,812, at an average rate that rose 89 cents to $89.51. The rate for buying the British Pound fell 83 cents to $177.03 for the purchase of £758,888, while £295,490 was sold, at an average rate that declined 59 cents to $179.56. At the end of trading, it took J$132.90 to purchase the Euro, with a fall of 69 cents from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$130.12, for a loss of 65 cents from Wednesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$89,512 being bought, while US$115,794 was sold. Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar dropped $2 on Thursday to $117.35, the lowest buying rate lost $1.71 to end at $95.82, the highest selling rate was up 14 cents to $122.78 while the lowest selling rate climbed $17.17 to $114.70. 
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar gained $4 to $93, the lowest buying rate rose $3.65 to $73.99, the highest selling rate rose $5.15 to end at $96.40 and the lowest selling rate jumped $4.65 to $89.15. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, increased $3.50 to end at $184. The lowest buying rate climbed $2.16 to $147.12, the highest selling rate gained $2.61 to $187.38 and the lowest selling rate jumped $2.75 to close at $177.25.
J$ steadies vs US on Wednesday
The Jamaican dollar selling rate held firm against the US dollar at the end of trading on Wednesday, with the local currency ending at $119.06 to buy the green back. Trading ended in the foreign exchange market with the equivalent of US$28,756,679 bought by dealers, compared with US$29,680,202 on Tuesday, while they sold the equivalent of US$32,772,881, versus US$37,843,436 previously.
In US dollar trading , dealers bought US$25,863,046 compared to US$26,694,055 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 2 cents to $118.35 and US$31,422,964 was sold versus US$36,211,236 on Tuesday, the selling rate remained at $119.06. The Canadian dollar buying rate lost 36 cents to end at $86.10, with dealers buying C$639,293 and selling C$531,137, at an average rate that fell 5 cents to $88.62. 
The rate for buying the British Pound fell 51 cents to $177.86 for the purchase of £1,431,722, while £443,937 was sold, at an average rate that rose 36 cents to $180.15. At the end of trading, it took J$133.58 to purchase the Euro, with a rise of 21 cents from Tuesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$130.77, for a gain of 9 cents from Tuesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$276,781 being bought, while US$282,829 was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar rose 5 cents on Wednesday to $119.35, the lowest buying rate added 9 cents to end at $97.53, the highest selling rate was unchanged at $122.64 while the lowest selling rate climbed $10.33 to $97.33.
The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar gained 50 cents to $89, the lowest buying rate lost 42 cents to $70.34, the highest selling rate rose 31 cents to end at $91.25 and the lowest selling rate was unchanged at $84.50. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, increased 25 cents to end at $180.50. The lowest buying rate lost 29 cents to $144.96, the highest selling rate gained 26 cents to $184.77 and the lowest selling rate dropped 50 cents to close at $174.50.