Kingston, Jamaica — 20 January 2026
Shifts in global monetary policy and geopolitical economics are prompting renewed scrutiny of where international investment originates and how stable those flows may be over time. In recent months, attention has focused on changes in Asian economies, particularly the gradual unwinding of long-standing low and negative interest rate environments. While these developments may appear remote, they carry potential implications for countries like Jamaica, whose financial system and property market are increasingly shaped by global capital movement rather than purely domestic conditions.
At the centre of this discussion is a broader reassessment of how global money has moved over the past decade — and what happens if those flows reverse.
From cheap money to tighter conditions
For years, ultra-low and negative interest rates in parts of Asia encouraged large volumes of international borrowing and reinvestment. Capital sought higher returns abroad, often flowin…
