Barbados Economy Loses Steam as Growth Slows to 1.4%

Caribbean · Barbados Key Facts —H1 2026 GDP Real GDP growth slowed to 1.4%, down from 2.0% in the same period of 2025. —Central Bank Warning Rising inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts are weighing on the economic outlook. —Currency Peg The Barbados dollar is fixed at BBD$2 to US$1, making reserve levels critical…