economy

Feb budget deficit widened to ₱171B

The government’s budget deficit hit P171.4 billion in February, widening by 4.11 percent from the…

PH positioned to thrive amid Trump tariff challenges

Global banking giant JP Morgan Chase expects the Philippines, with its consumer-driven and service-oriented economy,…

Marcos-Duterte rift seen taking toll on investor sentiment

The ongoing political rift between President Marcos and former President Rodrigo Duterte is considered a…

Bank lending growth in PH slightly slowed to 12.2% in Feb

Bank lending continued to grow in February, albeit at a slower pace from January, driven…

Treasury raises P24.2B from T-bills

The Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTR) latest auction on Monday yielded mixed results amid tepid…

PSEi ends first quarter near 6,200

Traders shopped for lower-priced stocks on Monday ahead of a holiday and the release of…

BSP: Foreign currency loans edged up in Q4 2024

Foreign currency-denominated loans issued by local banks saw a slight increase in the last quarter…

PH more attractive in eyes of fintech players, says alliance

The Philippines has become more attractive as an investment hub for financial technology (fintech) players…

BSP pegs March inflation at 1.7% to 2.5%

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday said it expects inflation in March to…

Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data

NEW YORK — A rocky US stock market will be tested in the coming week…