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Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January

Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

BSP: Inflation likely eased further in January

Headline inflation likely slowed further for the fourth straight month in January, ranging between 2.8 and 3.6 percent, after easing to a 22-month low of 3.9 percent in December, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023

The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

SBI s net profit grows 18% in fourth quarter, 20.5% for entire 2023-24

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has reported an 18 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 21,384 crore for the quarter that ended in March, aided by strong credit growth. SBI reported a net profit of Rs 18,094 crore in the year-ago period. Consolidated net profit during the entire financial year 2023-24 rose by 20.55 per cent to Rs 67,085 crore as against.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Metrobank profit rises by 14 percent to P12 billion in Q1

Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. went up by 14 percent to P12.1 billion in the first quarter from P10.6 billion in the same quarter last year, largely due to the consistent growth of its lending portfolio, better operational efficiencies as well as stable asset quality......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Loan growth climbs to 9-month high in February

Loan growth further accelerated for the third straight month in February, growing by 8.6 percent from 7.8 percent in January, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Puregold sees sustained growth this year

Puregold Price Club Inc., the flagship retail chain of businessman Lucio Co, is optimistic on sustained revenue growth this year after ending the first quarter with positive financial results......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

PNB books 10.4% growth in Q1 income

Philippine National Bank of tobacco and airline magnate Lucio Tan booked a 10.4-percent increase in earnings to P5.31 billion in the first quarter from a year-ago level of P4.81 billion, boosted by core business growth and lower credit provisions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

BPI bullish this year amid continued loan growth

After posting record earnings in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands is optimistic about its growth prospects for this year as it sees its loan book growing by 11 to 12 percent, mainly driven by higher loans from consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible

A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

SM conglomerate optimistic on growth prospects for 2024

Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. of the Sy family is cautiously optimistic for 2024, but remains committed to stay on growth mode after solid contributions from its core businesses and higher earnings contribution from portfolio investments, which lifted earnings by a quarter to P77 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4

Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year

The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year

The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Grab contributes up to 0.3 percent to GDP – study

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines contributes as much as 0.3 percent to the economy, as a peso spent on the platform generates an additional P3.42 in output, according to a recent report......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Gasoline prices to drop for third consecutive week

Oil firms might implement mixed adjustments in pump prices during the third week of May following the two-consecutive weeks of oil price rollback......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Wasted water: One-third of the water produced by MCWD is wasted

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than one-third of the water production in Cebu has been relegated to wasted water. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said that the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) found that the non-revenue water (NRW) of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) had already reached 36 percent. NRW is the amount of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024