economy

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…

BTr: Gov’t debt hit fresh peak of P16.31T in Jan

The government opened 2025 with an outstanding debt that rose to a new record-high of…

Bargain hunting lifts PSEi above 6,000

The local bourse climbed past the 6,000 level on Monday as investors hunted for cheap…