Should Lenders Consider A Slash In Interest Rates Or Payment Holidays?

Not only is it a threat to health and life, but the Coronavirus has also unleashed an economic contagion across global markets. Can Jamaica survive its onslaught? Is the $7 billion Coronavirus contingency in the budget enough?

Should lenders consider a slash in interest rates or payment holidays?

To discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Jamaica’s economy and the recent budget presentations in parliament we are joined by Jerome Smalling president of the bankers association and Damien King Economist and Financial Commentator.

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