The local stock market traded sideways as investors remained cautious even though the US inflation rate was within expectations. The main index shed 1.36 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,641.35 with the Property sector leading decliners while Conglomerates and Services advanced. Volume was up...
Filipino women could find relief from the burden of unpaid care work as the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $900,000 technical assistance project to advance quality and affordable childcare across Asia and the Pacific. The project, "Promoting Sustainable Investments in...
The local stock market continues to see-saw, ending lower today as investors wait for the release of US inflation numbers tonight. The main index fell by 82.11 points or 1.22 percent with the retreat led by the Services counter while the Banking sector managed to hold its ground. Volume declined to...
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) sees the potential of around 400 private enterprises to go public—one of the main factors that will develop the local capital market. This is according to an in-depth assessment of the Philippine capital market released by the...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its inflation forecast for the Philippines due to moderating price pressures, particularly in food and core inflation. In its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report, the Manila-based multilateral institution revised its inflation forecast for the...
Next year's midterm elections could temper government expenditures due to a scheduled ban on new spending, such that the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has urged prompt disbursements as well as implementation of programs and projects under the proposed...
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommended that the Philippines diversify its transport options to reduce logistics costs and alleviate bottlenecks in the semiconductor and export sectors. In a report titled "Promoting the Growth of the Semiconductor Ecosystem in...
The local stock market bounced back from the previous day’s loss on the back of a stronger peso. The main index added 44.45 points or 0.66 percent to close at 6,724.82 with the Mining sector leading the advance while Banks lagged behind. Volume was still strong at 783 million shares worth P8.54...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) opened the week lower as investors awaited US inflation data and Philippine investment and trade numbers. The main index dropped 48.57 points, or 0.72 percent, to close at 6,680.57. Conglomerates led the decline, while Banks and Services managed to...
Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured a $115 million (over P6.676 billion) financing deal with homegrown non-bank Asialink Finance Corp. (AFC) to boost the latter’s working capital and support small businesses, particularly those owned by women. ADB Director General for Private...
In Asia-Pacific, Filipinos enjoy pension amounts that are closest to their pay before retiring, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In its Pensions at a Glance Asia/Pacific 2024 report published on Dec. 6, the OECD said that at 72 percent, the Philippines...
The local stock market recovered the previous day’s loss as investors see inflation keeping within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ target range despite rising faster last month. The main index rose by 39.37 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,729.14 as Conglomerates led the advance while...
