To begin, let us acknowledge an important fact: Until now, no official body in Jordan, particularly the Department of Statistics, which is responsible for calculating and estimating the size of the economy in Jordan, has conducted a comprehensive survey using a precise global met

On the seventy-eighth anniversary of the Independence Day of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, we proudly recall the Kingdom’s ancient history and its achievements in various fields, made possible by the insightful vision of the Hashemite leadership and the efforts of the loyal pe

The global economic landscape is witnessing a fierce war between the capabilities of Chinese manufacturers and the protectionist policies of Europe and the United States.Chinese manufacturers have proven their ability to expand production and reduce costs while continuously innov

We persist in our analysis to explore the correlation between credit facilities and economic growth: Does an expansion in credit facilities result in economic advancement?

The analysis in the previous article in this page clarified the distribution of credit facilities provided by banks in Jordan according to governorates and economic sector.

Data from the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Jordan indicates that the Capital governorate of Amman holds 80.9 per cent of the total credit facilities provided by banks operating in the kingdom at the end of 2023, amounting to 27 billion dinars out of

The statements of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman sparked wide reactions in the financial markets and economic policymaking circles last Friday as she hinted at the possibility of raising interest rates to address the phenomenon of inflation, while warning of a future sl

Digital currency, also referred to as digital money, electronic money, electronic currency, or cyber cash, is a form of currency solely available in digital or electronic form.

The decision of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep interest rates unchanged at their elevated levels (5.25 per cent-5.50 per cent) has compelling economic justifications.Firstly, the Fed remains concerned that the achieved decreases in inflation levels are not assured, primaril