Middle east conflict

War seen posing ‘manageable’ risk to PH financial stability

The war in the Middle East presents a meaningful but manageable risk to the Philippines’…

GIR weighed down by MidEast war-induced volatility

The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) fell to the lowest level in more than a…

BIZ BUZZ: Race for a million trees

Amid the global uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict, a different kind of movement…

S&P downgrades PH outlook to ‘stable’

The Marcos administration’s bid to secure the Philippines’ first-ever “A” credit rating has weakened after…

Iran war fallout: PH foreign reserves fall to 7-month low

The Philippines’ foreign reserves fell to a seven-month low in March, as market turbulence linked…

PSEi rallies back to 6,000 mark on US-Iran ceasefire

Local shares rallied on Wednesday, with the main index reclaiming the 6,000 level, as investors…

Middle East shockwaves hitting property industry–Leechiu

The interest rate-sensitive real estate industry is facing renewed pressure as the Iran oil shock…

Peso firms up to 59:$1 as markets cheer temporary Mideast truce

The Philippine peso strengthened to the 59-per-dollar level on Wednesday, posting its largest gain in…

WB slashes PH 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%

Philippine economic growth could potentially slow to its weakest pace in nearly two decades this…

PH bracing for wider BOP deficit amid MidEast war

The Philippines is expected to face a much bigger gap between the money it earns…