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‘Early rate cut to boost economy’

Interest rate cuts in the second half will likely boost economic and investment activity in the Philippines, providing some relief to borrowers who have been bearing the weight of restrictive monetary policy, according to ING Bank......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarMay 25th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: CCLEX-Guadalupe ramp: P6B project set to boost Cebu’s economy

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and outside Cebu. Here are the latest news as of Thursday, April 18. CCLEX-Guadalupe ramp: P6B project set to boost Cebu’s economy Cebuanos can anticipate a significant impact on Metro Cebu’s economy following a substantial investment increase by a unit of Metro Pacific Tollways.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?

A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Geopolitics, rate cut delays could spoil IPO rebound in 2024

Geopolitical tensions and interest rate cut delays could play the spoiler’s role in initial public offerings (IPO) staging a major comeback in the local bourse this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Slower US Inflation Spurs Fed Rate-Cut Optimism

Title: Inflation Slows in the US, Raising Expectations of Interest Rate Cut Subtitle: International Economic Developments to Impact Global Markets Date: [Current Date] Byline: [Your.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

BSP governor says February rate cut not likely

In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Moody’s: BSP rate cut could start in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could cut borrowing costs by 25 basis points as early as August, and another 25 bps in the fourth quarter, if inflation and the peso stabilize in the second half of the year, Moody’s Analytics said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses interest rate cut timeline | The Daily Guardia

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has declared that interest rate cuts are improbable in the coming months, despite a robust economy and declining inflation. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Digital economy contributes 8.4 pct to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The digital economy amounted to 2.05 trillion pesos (35.396 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, contributing 8.4 percent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. "This resulted in a 7.7 percent growth from the 1.90 trillion pesos (32.8 billion dollars) gross value added of the digital economy in 2022," the agency said......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Loss of Russian gas has hurt German economy - minister

The country is now in a "particularly" difficult situation, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has warned The German economy has lost its competitive advantage after abandoning Russian gas supplies, Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck stated on Wednesday. The EU's top economy benefited from cheap Russ.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Losing Russian gas has hurt Germany s economy - minister

The country is now in a "particularly" difficult situation, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has warned The German economy has lost its competitive advantage after abandoning Russian gas supplies, Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck stated on Wednesday. The EU's top economy benefited from cheap Russ.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Bridge to boost mobility, economy of Santiago Island

Bridge to boost mobility, economy of Santiago Island.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment

Dagupan s Bangus Fest to boost milkfish industry, economy, environment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Experts: cha-cha not needed to boost economy

Experts: cha-cha not needed to boost economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Analysts mixed on timing of BSP rate cut

Local and foreign analysts are divided on whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has room to cut ahead of the US Federal Reserve, as doing so may put pressure on the peso......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

First rate cut likely 25 basis points - The Manila Times

MONETARY authorities will cut key interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) once inflation settles around the midpoint of the target range, the chief of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. "Right now, if we ease, it will just be 25 basis points. But we'll see," central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr. told reporters on Monday. "Anything more than 25 [bps], it's like there's a recession alrea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

BSP: 150-bps rate cut ‘too aggressive’

Cutting borrowing costs by 150 basis points in two years is possible, but it will be “too aggressive” based on the economy’s current growth trajectory, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Shares gain anew on rate cut hopes

The stock market advanced for a second consecutive session yesterday, buoyed by indications that the vs Federal Reserve will make interest rate cuts later this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024