economy

Oct trade deficit widest in 26 months as exports faltered

The Philippines posted its widest foreign trade deficit in 26 months in October as exports…

World Bank trims PH growth outlook

The World Bank (WB) on Tuesday trimmed down its 2024 growth outlook on the Philippines…

T-bill rates trek higher as market awaits BSP move

The government was still able to raise its target amount of short-term local borrowings during…

‘Target consistent’ inflation seen until 2026

Inflation could settle within the 2 to 4 percent target range of the Bangko Sentral…

SM plans two new malls in Fujian

Despite economic slowdown in China, shopping mall giant SM Supermalls is betting on resilient spending…

3rd rate cut for ʼ24 in the cards

The moderate spike in November inflation boosted the case for a third rate cut this…

Trump, Duterte and Marketing 101

(Second of two parts) Both Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte knew the power of simplicity.…

PH inflation sped up to 2.5% in November

Inflation picked up in November after the onslaught of powerful storms hit food supply while…

New polymer banknotes coming in 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will launch next year the first series of polymer…

Economic risks from ‘UniTeam’ feud flagged

Political instability amid the simmering feud between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte could…