Relaxing foreign currency deposits secrecy may boost investor confidence, analysts say
ALLOWING authorities to scrutinize foreign currency deposits when investigating illegal financial transactions is a “welcome move” and could help the Philippines attract more investments if implemented properly, analysts said.
Peso may weaken with Fed seen pausing rate cuts
THE PESO could weaken further against the dollar this week as US jobs data bolstered expectations that the US Federal Reserve could choose to...
Philippine shares may drop on selling pressure
PHILIPPINE SHARES may decline in the coming days as the market may succumb to selling pressure following last week’s rally and as cautiousness could...
BSP sees inflation rising toward target, rate cut cycle near end
The Philippines’ central bank will keep weighing a feeble growth outlook against gradually rising inflation to set monetary policy in a balancing act that...
Higher power rates, weak peso may stoke inflation this year: BSP
HIGHER electricity costs, base effects, and a weakening peso could push Philippine inflation back within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) 2%-4% target band...
Philippine economy may see faster growth in 2026, 2027 – UN
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter
The Philippine economy may expand at a faster pace this year and in 2027, supported by household consumption and...
Philippines’ dollar reserves hit $110.9 billion at end-2025
THE Philippines’ dollar reserves as of end-December exceeded the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) estimate for the year as it reached over $110 billion.
Philippines may grow below 4% in near term
PHILIPPINE economic growth may fall below 4% in the near term as the billion‑peso flood control scandal drags on, affecting government spending and dampening...
True cost of P20 rice program points to daunting fiscal challenge
THE QUEUE was longer than usual when Elisa J. Valencia arrived at the Kadiwa store in Diliman, Quezon City one Wednesday morning in December. Some had been waiting since 8 a.m. to buy rice at P20 per kilo, but deliveries were delayed, stretching the line well into the day.
DA may hike price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilo
THE Philippines is considering raising the price cap on imported rice to P45 per kilogram when a higher tariff takes effect on Jan. 16,...
Peso rebounds on ‘somewhat hawkish’ BSP hints
THE PESO on Thursday recovered from its all-time low close as market players digest the latest policy signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
Philippine stocks rebound as players buy the dip
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Thursday, with the index returning above the 6,300 line and logging a new five-month high, as investors bought bargains following...