economy

Seoul’s industry minister seeks exemption from Trump’s tolls

SEOUL—South Korea’s industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the US administration, Seoul’s…

Feb inflation likely moderated to 2.6%, says poll

Lower prices of rice and fuel might have softened inflation in February, something that could…

$283.7M in ‘hot money’ fled PH in Jan

Flighty foreign funds continued to leave the Philippines in January, as the release of disappointing…

FATF ‘gray list’ exit seen to boost banks

Banks and other financial institutions will likely benefit the most from the country’s exit from…

PSEi falls below 6,000 on portfolio rebalancing

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended below the 6,000 territory after investors reorganized their…

BSP pegs February inflation at 2.2-3%

Costlier power bills and higher prices of oil and key farm products were the main…

Trade deficit swelled to $5.1B in January

The Philippines’ foreign trade deficit swelled in January to post its largest shortfall in three…

Philippine government deficit declined but exceeded limit in 2024

The Marcos administration posted a smaller budget shortfall in 2024, but it was not enough…

G20 finance ministers, central bankers to meet amid fractious geopolitics

JOHANNESBURG — Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South…

PH GDP growth seen picking up pace in 2025

The country’s economy could expand at a faster pace this year compared to 2024 due…