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Goldman Sachs sees quarter BSP interest rate cut on Aug. 28

Yet another research group is betting on a reduction in interest rates later this week,…

Metrobank lending jumps as interest rates recede

Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw its loans portfolio fatten across segments as the…

PSEi slips anew; banks’ share prices drop on margin pressure concerns

The local stock barometer slipped for a second straight session on Friday as investors pocketed…

BSP lines up 2 more rate cuts in 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might reduce its benchmark interest rate twice more in…

Why the next market shock could hit more PSE firms 

In times of economic uncertainty, one of the most important questions investors and business leaders…

PSEi dips below 6,400 after US downgrade

The local bourse tumbled below the 6,400 level on Tuesday after investors had more time…

Banks’ bad loan ratio eases to 3-month low

Bad loans held by Philippine banks declined to a three-month low in March, as the…

Federal Reserve outlook in focus as US stocks rally picks up steam

NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve meeting in the coming week is set to test…

Yen, Tokyo’s interest rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

WASHINGTON—Japan may have averted US pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on…

BDO expects leaner full-year profit

BDO Unibank Inc. opened 2025 with higher profits, although the Sy-led lender admitted it might…