The deepening rift between the Marcoses and the Dutertes reflects deep-rooted political instability in the Philippines, which ultimately hinders the country from achieving its full economic potential, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "The arrest this week of former Philippine...
"Unstable politics" in the Philippines is getting in the way of it becoming an alternative regional export hub to Vietnam amid the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "Vietnam has seen a surge in exports to the US in recent years...
The anticipated further reduction in interest rates will support this year's robust Philippine economic expansion, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "We expect growth to remain relatively strong in 2025, helped by policy loosening from the central bank," Capital Economics senior...
The Philippines will buck the downward trend and lead economic growth acceleration among emerging markets in 2025, according to the London-based think tank Capital Economics. A Feb. 20 report of Capital Economics assistant economist Lily Millard showed that among emerging markets that are...
The Philippines under the Marcos Jr. administration strengthened its ties with the US amid heightened tensions with China over disputed South China Sea territories, according to the think tank Capital Economics. In a Jan. 17 report, Capital Economics said it expects incoming US President Donald J....
The Philippines is expected to sustain robust economic expansion in 2025 amid expectations of slower price hikes and lower interest rates boosting consumer spending, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "Strong consumption should ensure another year of solid growth in 2025," Capital...
London-based think tank Capital Economics warned that the strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth seen in the third quarter is unlikely to be sustained amid weak economic momentum, slowing remittances and exports, and tighter fiscal policies. "GDP growth in the Philippines accelerated in the...
With inflation remaining within the government's target range and economic growth slowing, private sector economists expect that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will further reduce its borrowing cost at its Dec. 19 meeting. According to the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and think tanks...
The Philippines' plan to narrow its fiscal deficit and reduce the share of public debt to its economy is expected to be sustained during the second half of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s term, amid expectations that his political allies would retain the majority leadership in Congress next...
Domestic fiscal consolidation and global trade hiccups amid rising protectionism would hurt the Philippines' economic growth prospects, according to the think tank Capital Economics. In a Nov. 29 report, Capital Economics senior Asia economist Gareth Leather and assistant economist Harry Chambers...
Cash remittances to the Philippines, which bolster consumer spending and the domestic economy as a whole, are at risk to be slashed by stricter immigration control and a clampdown on illegal migrants by US President-elect Donald J. Trump. In a Nov. 18 report, Capital Economics deputy chief...
With a protectionist Trump 2.0 administration expected to increase inflation and interest rates in the US, forecasts indicate that the Philippine peso could weaken to P62:$1 by 2025, according to Capital Economics. The London-based think tank released new foreign exchange (FX) forecasts on November...
