consumer

PH consumer confidence hits pandemic-era low

Consumer confidence fell to a pandemic-era low in the fourth quarter as a widening graft…

PH poised to lead Asia’s Gen Alpha boom by 2030

The Philippines is poised to have the region’s largest share of Generation Alpha, the youngest…

Sept inflation rose to 1.7%; BSP on guard

Consumer prices climbed in September at their fastest pace in six months, driven by surging…

BPI Wealth rides increasing consumer affluence

The private wealth unit of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wants to grow its…

Consumer confidence drives up SMIC earnings to P20B

Improved consumption lifted the first-quarter net income of SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) by 9 percent…

Tariffs angst sinks US consumer sentiment, boosts inflation expectations

WASHINGTON — US consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April and 12-month inflation expectations surged to…

Consumer behavior: 14 marketing laws

Understanding consumer behavior isn’t just about selling products—it’s about understanding how people think, feel and…

Gov’t missed 2024 GDP growth target

The Marcos administration missed its growth target for the second straight year in 2024, falling…

Consumer spending and the stock market

Consumer spending is the lifeblood of the Philippine economy, which contributes about 70 percent of…

D&L bullish on 2025 prospects amid lower inflation

Expectations of better macroeconomic conditions this year will help boost the earnings of listed D&L…