economy

BSP rate cut on Dec. 11 likely but ‘not assured’

The Philippines’ darkening growth outlook, shaken by a corruption scandal that has sapped business and…

Weak peso pushed gov’t debt to P17.56T in Oct

The continued depreciation of the peso against the US dollar pushed the national government’s (NG)…

PSEi slips again on profit-taking, weaker factory activity

The stock barometer welcomed December in negative territory as local manufacturing activity sank to its…

PSEi seen to recover to 7,500 next year

While Philippine stocks seem stuck in a slump amid a string of graft allegations and…

End-of-the-year economic woes

When it rains, it pours. That may best describe the unpleasant situation the country finds…

Graft probe fallout boosts odds of Dec cut

A December rate cut now appears increasingly likely, as a string of new data underscored…

How the Philippines forestalled its own development–and how we may redeem it 

“Victory is claimed by all, failure to one alone.” –Tacitus In Morong, Bataan, stands a…

Beyond the numbers: Telling the story of PH economy in motion

Over the past 40 years, the Philippine Daily Inquirer has been steadfast in its commitment…

Poll: Inflation likely eased to 1.6% in Nov

Inflation likely eased in November despite a string of late-season storms, as falling rice prices…

DBP prepares for new bond float in 2026

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is preparing for a bond sale amid signals…