economy

Abac calls for united action to boost trade

Business leaders under the inter-governmental forum Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec), which includes the Philippines, have…

PSEi seen rising on bargain hunt

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may find some reprieve this week after it fell…

India’s economic growth picks up on rising government, consumer spending

NEW DELHI — India’s economy expanded by 6.2 percent in October-December, picking up on increased…

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…