economy

Blue-chip rally endures on rosy earnings

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) flirted with the 6,300 level on Friday as…

Marcos gov’t to revisit ’25 growth targets amid ‘uncertainties’

Economic officials of the Marcos administration will revisit their macroeconomic targets amid “uncertainties” that are…

Bank lending posted best growth in over 2 years in January

Loan growth quickened in January to hit its fastest pace of expansion in over two…

PSEi rises further on inflation euphoria

The local bourse returned to the 6,200 level on Thursday as investors continued to cheer…

Surprising February inflation allows BSP to break loose from Fed dance

The lower-than-expected inflation in February could give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) enough space…

Dollar droops on Trump trade war; Hang Seng gains as NPC begins

TOKYO — The US dollar hovered near a three-month low versus major peers on Wednesday…

Inflation skids to a surprise 5-month low in February 2025

Inflation eased more than expected in February to hit a five-month low driven by easing…

Hopes of slower inflation puts PSEi on a hot streak

Expectations that inflation softened last month fueled investor optimism on Tuesday, thus extending the local…

T-bond rates up as investors take cover from fresh US tariffs

The Marcos administration faced higher borrowing costs during Tuesday’s sale of Treasury bonds (T-bonds) amid…

BSP-backed PERA contributions near P500M

The central bank-backed retirement savings program Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) saw total contributions…