economy

Energy shock from Middle East conflict to test PH economy

The Philippines may emerge as one of Asia’s economic losers amid the intensifying conflict in…

Budget utilization off to sluggish start in January

National government agencies showed sharply slowed spending as of end-January despite higher cash releases, signaling…

Poll: February inflation may have hit 13-mo high

Consumer prices may have picked up at a faster clip in February, fueled by a…

BSP sees faster Feb inflation of 2.3%–3.1% 

Consumer prices may have risen at a faster clip in February, driven by higher costs…

BSP seen to cut rates again in June amid anemic growth

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may deliver another interest rate cut in June to support…

PH external debt burden eases

The Philippines’ external debt service burden eased in the first 11 months of 2025, as…

PSEi seen testing 6,500

Philippine stocks may continue to move higher this week and test the 6,500 level as…

BSP may pause before final rate cut

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may deliver one final interest rate cut this year…

BSP chief: Further rate cuts won’t be too useful

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said further monetary policy easing could…

More Filipinos braving credit economy 

Awareness of and trust in formal credit products outside Metro Manila now rival levels in…