trade

Opposing possible hike in Trump tariffs on agri

Amid negotiations over tariffs, we should not agree to any increase in duties on our…

First Metro, DBS cut ʼ25 PSEi outlook by 700 points to 6,900

The local bourse may close the year at 6,900 after US President Donald Trump’s protectionist…

Big tech earnings, US jobs data highlight busy week for markets

NEW YORK—A packed upcoming week for markets will test a US stocks rebound. Investors are…

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…

China exempts some goods from US tariffs

China has exempted some US imports from its 125-percent tariffs and is asking firms to…

EU will ‘leave no stone unturned’ to reduce trade-related uncertainty

WASHINGTON—The European Union will do all it can to engage with the US on trade…

Conflicting words on US-China talks add to global daze

US President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published on Friday that tariff negotiations were…

WB cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook on PH to 5.3% from 6.1%

The World Bank (WB) cut its growth forecasts for the Philippines to below 6 percent,…

Vietnam seeks more free trade deals

HANOI — Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements…

Lackluster trading continues sans catalysts

Although trading mostly in the green territory, the local bourse barely moved on Monday as…