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Inflation to remain manageable – Metrobank

By Kathleen Martin | January 11, 2015 - 12:00am

Inflation should continue to be manageable this year on lower oil prices and as the cost of food remains stable, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank &Trust Co. said in a report.

Business

Seasonal demand to push monthly vehicle sales in Q4

By Kathleen A. Martin | November 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Vehicle sales could breach 20,000 units a month again in the last quarter of the year amid seasonal demand, the research arm...

Business

Imports seen to rebound in May

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Merchandise imports are expected to recover in the latter part of the year after a 10-percent decline was recorded in May, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.

Business

Pickup in construction activity seen after slow Q1 growth

By Kathleen A. Martin | June 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Construction activity is seen picking up in the coming months after a slow down in the first quarter, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Inflation likely picks up in April as food prices rise

By Kathleen A. Martin | May 4, 2014 - 12:00am

Inflation is expected to have picked up pace in April from the previous month on the back of higher food prices, two banks said in separate research notes.

Business

Auto sales to remain robust this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 26, 2014 - 12:00am

Industry-wide auto sales are expected to remain robust this year on the back of an upbeat consumer sentiment, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Metrobank research unit sees adequate GIR level to support peso

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The country’s international reserves remain adequate as a buffer against external shocks and continues to provide support to the peso, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Exports seen to ease toward end of the year

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 27, 2013 - 12:00am

Despite a jump in August, merchandise exports are forecast to ease toward year end amid continued weak demand from markets abroad, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.

Business

Phl growth to remain robust, says Metrobank

October 13, 2013 - 12:00am

The country’s growth prospects remain robust despite current volatilities but a local bank  stressed that the Philippines should take this chance to craft policies that will create more jobs and alleviate...

Business

BSP: Peso to average P40-P41 vs US dollar

By Ehda Dagooc | January 23, 2013 - 12:00am

Foreign exchange rate is seen to hover between P40.50 to P41 range this week, while the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) is on the bid to curb the fast appreciation of the peso versus the greenback.

Freeman Cebu Business