economy

Bessent says US could announce trade deals with some countries this week

WASHINGTON — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the Trump administration could announce…

Stronger peso eases Philippine debt rise

Lower foreign obligations due to the peso’s appreciation tempered the growth of the national government’s…

PH jobless rate inches up to 3.9% in March

The Philippines’ unemployment rate hardly moved in March but the quality of available jobs had…

PSEi regains 6,400 as inflation cools

The local bourse quickly reclaimed the 6,400 level just a day after slipping below it…

PH dream of ‘A’ rating still alive, says S&P

The Philippines still has a chance to bag the coveted “A” credit rating despite the…

More BSP rate cuts on tap as April inflation hits 1.4%

Inflation eased more than expected in April, posting its lowest level in over five years…

ICTSI unfazed by US tariffs for now  

Citing its “limited exposure” to the world’s biggest economy, port operator International Container Terminal Services…

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…