economy

Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data

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

‘Tailored’ reforms to cure PH learning poverty urged

Higher government spending on basic education would unlikely result in bigger wages for Filipinos if…

PSEi buoyed by bargain hunt

The local bourse made a comeback on Friday as investors hunted for bargain stocks, although…

Economic woes weaken Q1 business sentiment

Local business sentiment has weakened in the first three months of the year, with the…

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…