currency

US dollar dominance and Asean currency prospects amid geopolitical shifts 

A historical perspective and today’s debate Many market participants view the early 1970s as the…

Weakening peso won’t derail interest rate cuts–economist

The peso’s slide may not deter the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from cutting interest…

PH dollar surplus rose to 8-mo high of $706M in Oct

The Philippines recorded its largest dollar surplus in eight months in October, as a seasonal…

Fragile peso could draw strength from remittances

Things look rough for the peso after it tumbled to a new record low, but…

Cratering peso sinks to new record low vs US dollar

The Philippine peso fell to a new record low on Wednesday, as investor confidence continued…

Peso to stay under pressure, trade around 58:$1

The persistent weakness of the Philippines’ external position and the central bank’s higher tolerance for…

Peso claws way back to 58 vs $1

The Philippine peso eased back to the 58:$1 level, closing on Wednesday at 58.69 against…

Peso tumbles to historic low

The Philippine peso reached a new weakest level on Tuesday, closing at 59.13 against the…

PSEi starts week in the doldrums

Corruption issues linked to government offices and politicians continued to weigh down local stocks, with…

Why trust is the new currency in the Philippines

Across Manila, Jakarta and Kathmandu, one force is reshaping markets: public outrage, not just at…