economy

BSP may slow rate cuts as inflation floor emerges

Inflation may have touched its lowest point in July, economists said, with signs it could…

Aug. inflation tops forecast at 1.5% on costlier vegetables

Inflation rose in August at its fastest pace in five months, fueled by a sharp…

Flood control mess pull down Philippine shares

Persistent macroeconomic issues, including the controversial multibillion-peso flood control projects, dampened investors’ appetite on Wednesday.…

PH to keep digital VAT amid Trump woes

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the Philippines would not exempt American technology giants from the…

PSEi slides anew, inches closer to 6,100

The local bourse inched dangerously close to the 6,100 barrier on Tuesday amid expectations that…

Blockchain seen to make gov’t budget transparent

The Philippines’ biggest fintech group is urging lawmakers to swiftly pass a bill that would…

BMI: Trump pressure to test Marcos’ tech tax 

The Marcos administration may need to exempt US tech companies from the 12 percent digital…

PSEi continues slide sans new catalysts

The local bourse continued its descent on Monday as investors opted to book profits while…

August inflation seen at faster 1.2%

Consumer prices may have climbed at a quicker clip in August, pushed up by higher…

July budget deficit narrows to near 5-yr low

A modest increase in government spending narrowed the Philippines’ budget deficit in July to its…