Economy

Central Luzon sustains economic growth in 2018

By Zorayda Tecson/PNA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- The year 2018 saw the economy of Central Luzon in a sustainable growth level primarily pushed by major developments in the region. Amid the...

Local markets start trading week in negative territory

By Kris Crismundo/PNA MANILA -- Both the local currency and stock market started the trading week in negative territory amid mixed economic data overseas. The Philippine peso shed PHP0.10 against the US dollar...

BTr awards 91-day T-bills, rejects 182, 364-day bids

By Kris Crismundo/PNA MANILA – The Bureau of Treasury (BTr) awarded the 91-day Treasury bills (T-bills) in full while rejecting tenders for the 182- and 364-day T-bills during Monday’s auction. BTr awarded the...

GenSan economy sustains momentum in 2018

By PNA GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The year 2018 was another leap forward for this bustling port city as it continued to exceed expectations and achieve key milestones, especially in the socio-economic...

BSP moderates inflation forecasts for 2018-2020

By Joann Villanueva/PNA MANILA -- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy-making Monetary Board (MB) on Thursday dialed back slightly the inflation assumption for 2018-20 after latest forecasts suggest more restrained inflationary pressures...

Recovery in local markets sustained

By Joann Villanueva/PNA MANILA -- The slight easing of global trade tensions following reports that China will reduce tariffs on US-made cars, allowed the Philippine peso to regain its footing against the greenback...

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