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Peso may weaken to 49 to $1

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 9, 2020 - 12:00am

The peso may weaken and move closer to the 49 to $1 level toward the end of the year due to stronger imports as demand is...

Business

Inflation seen falling below 2% in August

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 30, 2019 - 12:00am

Economists see inflation falling below two percent until November due to easing food prices, stable oil prices as well as...

Business

BPI sees GDP growth below government target

February 22, 2018 - 12:00am

The government is urged to boost spending this year to be able to hit its gross domestic product target.

Business

BSP may buy gold abroad

August 30, 2012 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has warned it may be forced to purchase gold abroad for its reserve requirements should local sales of the metal continue to drop due to taxes levied by the government, a central...

Business

Funds parked with BSP reach P1.8 trillion

August 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Funds parked with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to increase as of the first week of August as banks reallocate their portfolios and as lack of better lending and investment opportunities persist,...

Business

Inflation rises to 3.2% in July

August 9, 2012 - 12:00am

Inflation quickened to a six-month high of 3.2 percent in July on the back of higher electricity and water prices, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday.

Business

Dollar reserves rise to $79.35 billion in July

August 9, 2012 - 12:00am

The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) hit a new all-time high of $79.35 billion last month as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) bought more dollars to tame the peso’s appreciation, official...

Business

January inflation slows; March rate cut seen

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 8, 2012 - 12:00am

Inflation slowed to below four percent for the first time in more than a year, bolstering hopes the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will deliver a second quarter-point cut at its March 1 meeting to shield the economy...

Business

June inflation slows to 7-month low of 3.9%

By Lawrence Agcaoili | July 7, 2010 - 12:00am

The growth in consumer prices fell to a seven-month low in June, supporting expectations the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will keep interest rates steady at its policy meeting next week.

Business

Government vows to do all to contain budget deficit

By Carmina Reyes | September 23, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippines, faced with risks of further economic slowdown following attacks on the United States, has vowed to do all it could to keep the budget deficit within its target of P145 billion. "Personally,...

Business