Emerging market (EM) currencies, including the Philippine peso, gained versus the United States (US) dollar in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump's tariff spree, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "EM currencies have generally strengthened against the dollar since 'Liberation...
The Philippines would be mildly impacted by the brewing global trade war started by United States (US) President Donald Trump and may even emerge as a "winner," according to the think tank Oxford Economics. "There are no absolute winners in a trade war, but some will fare relatively better than...
Net importing countries like the Philippines should brace for a barrage of Chinese goods as China seeks alternative markets to the United States (US) amid intensifying trade tensions between the two economic giants, according to the think tank Capital Economics. In an April 15 report, Capital...
An intensifying global tariff war would provide the Philippines with trade rerouting opportunities that the country may not fully take advantage of due to its underdeveloped logistics sector. As United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs target economies where significant export flows...
While the Philippines would be insulated from the tariff wars initiated by United States (US) President Donald Trump, it cannot reap the potential benefits from the supply chain restructuring of affected businesses in targeted countries. This highlights the need for the Philippines to enhance the...
The Philippines would buck the trend of weak growth prospects in emerging markets (EMs) amid the United States' (US) tariffs threat, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "In all, aggregate EM GDP growth is likely to slow in the coming quarters... we think growth will generally fall short...
US President Donald J. Trump's protectionist policies remain the top risk to Philippine economic prospects this year, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "A key uncertainty over the coming year is whether and to what extent Donald Trump follows through with his threats to impose tariffs...
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....
