Central Bank reviews Colman Report
The Central Bank noted the Attorney General’s comments at the sitting of Parliament on January 16, 2026, as the Government laid the Clico Commission of Enquiry Report (the Colman Report) in Parliament.
| Buying | Selling | |
|---|---|---|
United States Dollar | 6.7325 | 6.7986 |
Canadian Dollar | 4.9062 | 5.5492 |
Pound Sterling | 9.3330 | 9.8405 |
Euro | 8.3721 | 9.1213 |
Headline | 0.5 |
Core | 0.5 |
Food | 0.8 |
Discount Rate | 5.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Median) | 7.50 |
Prime Lending Rate (Average) | 7.57 |
Overnight Interbank Rate | 0.90 |
The Central Bank noted the Attorney General’s comments at the sitting of Parliament on January 16, 2026, as the Government laid the Clico Commission of Enquiry Report (the Colman Report) in Parliament.
Please take note of this Update on Currency Bearing the New Coat of Arms, which details implications of the new Coat of Arms for Trinidad and Tobago currency and the introduction of the Series 2026 $100 Banknote with the new Coat of Arms.
Global economic prospects remain modest as persistent geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty dampen economic activity. The International Monetary Fund, in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook, projected world output to expand by 3.2 per cent in 2025, marginally down from 3.3 per cent in 2024. Economic growth in the United States (US) has shown durability, despite challenges in the labour market and above-target inflation. On the other hand, other major economies are experiencing softer economic growth combined with stubbornly elevated inflation.
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