economy

PSEi sinks below 6,400 on profit-taking

The local bourse surrendered the 6,400 level on Monday as profit-takers took advantage of the…

Washington, Tokyo to start trade consultations, says Treasury; Japan is skeptical

WASHINGTON/TOKYO — Top US and Japanese officials agreed to start immediate working-level consultations after “frank…

Investors tuned to local data, including inflation

Investors will keep an eye on key economic data at home this week after getting…

National government’s gross borrowings down by 7% in March

The Marcos administration borrowed less money in March after having front-loaded its external financing needs…

Poll: Faster 5.9% PH GDP growth seen in Q1

The Philippine economy might have grown at a faster clip in the first quarter despite…

PH fiscal consolidation ‘challenging’–Nomura

The Marcos administration’s goal to bring down the budget deficit, as a share of the…

Trump’s tariff war to weaken travel demand, say airlines

Travel demand may slow down in the coming months as US President Trump’s tariffs cast…

Poll: Inflation slightly quickened in April

Inflation might have slightly quickened in April, as lower oil and food prices were likely…

GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy

DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday pulled its annual forecast, in a move that reflects…

Duties-related stockpiling boosts US goods trade deficit to record high

WASHINGTON — The US trade deficit in goods widened to a record high in March…