economy

Oil shock, war fears pound peso

The Philippine peso slid to a fresh record low against the US dollar on Friday,…

Oil price surge to deal heavy blow on PH

Rising crude prices tend to hit Philippine households and the broader economy faster than in…

FDI inflows slumped to 5-year low in 2025

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Philippines fell to pandemic-era low in 2025, finishing a…

PH seen to take heavy beating from Iran war 

The energy shock set off by the ongoing war in the Middle East is expected…

PSEi jumps 2% as global sentiment improves

Philippine stocks bounced back sharply on Tuesday as improved global sentiment helped the market recover…

Diversification key to withstand economic shocks

Diversification is critical to shielding investors from unpredictable economic shocks, especially amid the unfolding Middle…

Asean eyes new trade dynamics amid global uncertainty

Geopolitical upheavals and trade wars may force Southeast Asian economies to explore new trading dynamics…

Peso dives to record low; stocks tumble nearly 5%

The peso fell to a fresh record low while stocks plunged by nearly 5 percent…

PSEi seen testing 6,300

Philippine stocks might remain volatile this week as the escalating conflict in the Middle East…

Philippines ranks mid-pack in US asset exposure

Nearly half of the Philippines’ foreign portfolio assets are invested in the United States, according…