economy

Export recovery cuts PH trade deficit  

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed by 11.4 percent in February to $3.16 billion, reversing the…

Global risks worry BSP

Despite remaining resilient, the Philippine financial system warrants close monitoring amid a slew of global…

Rising fears of tariffs pummel US consumer confidence

WASHINGTON — US consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in more than four years…

Below-5% policy rate risky for economy–BPI

Bringing down the local policy rate to below 5 percent might bring dangers to the…

BSP sees weaker dollar position ahead for PH

The Philippines is bracing for a weaker dollar position in 2025 and 2026 as “subdued”…

BSP chief sees ‘good chances’ of quarter-point rate cut in April

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said there’s a “good chance” of…

Treasury bill rates climb

Yields on short-dated local debts of the government snapped three straight weeks of decline during…

PH stocks dragged by fresh tariff jitters

The local bourse continued to bleed on Monday as investors braced for the impact of…

US-China tariff war seen to bring diversifying firms to PH

The Philippines is emerging as a preferred destination for companies seeking to diversify their supply…

PH, Japan ink 5 loan deals worth P65B

The Philippines has sealed five financing agreements with Japan worth P65.4 billion to fund big-ticket…