economy

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…

BSP cuts rate to 5%, hits ‘sweet spot’ 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has found the “sweet spot” after trimming its benchmark…

PSEi tumbles amid Trump’s tariff threat on China

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) stumbled to a four-month low on Tuesday as investors…

Online gambling could put PH back on dirty money watch list, BSP warns

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warned on Tuesday that online gambling—particularly…

Politicized US Fed a big threat to other central banks, says Remolona

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said United States President Donald Trump’s…

Immigration boosted Europe’s economy after pandemic, ECB’s Lagarde says

JACKSON HOLE, United States—A jump in the share of foreign-born workers after the pandemic helped…

Filipino workers’ paid leave among lowest globally–study

Filipino workers are entitled to some of the stingiest paid time off in the world,…

PSEi ends week practically unchanged on lack of fresh catalysts

The local bourse ended the week barely moving an inch as investors struggled to find…