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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......»»
Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4
The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»
Inflation likely to continue downtrend – Global Source
Inflation in the country is likely to continue to slow down, but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to keep the interest rate higher for longer, according to GlobalSource Partners......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 7
MANILA -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively. (Philippines-Manufac.....»»
Unemployed Filipinos down to 1.6 million in December 2023 — PSA
National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that the number of unemployed persons ages 15 and above declined to 1.6 million in December 2023, down from 1.83 million in November 2023......»»
Factory gate prices rise faster in December
Producer prices went up at a slightly faster pace in December from the previous month, driven largely by the manufacture of computer and electronic products......»»
Trade deficit narrows to $4 billion in December
The country’s trade deficit narrowed in December as both exports and imports declined, bringing the full-year 2023 trade gap to $52.42 billion, down from the previous year’s shortfall of $57.65 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority said......»»
Pimentel: Jackpot in 5 lotto games bagged since December 2023 unbelievable
Pimentel: Jackpot in 5 lotto games bagged since December 2023 unbelievable.....»»
NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA
Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Rice stocks down 25 percent in December – PSA
The country’s rice inventory posted a 25.2 percent decline in December, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 19
MANILA -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposits with the BSP.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 19
MANILA -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 642 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, higher than the 612 million dollars recorded in the same month 2022, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposits with the BSP.....»»
Russia boosting trade with fellow BRICS nation
Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western sanctions as fellow BRICS countries continue expanding economic ties, RIA Novosti reported this week. .....»»
US CPI for December slightly hotter than expected
The data for the US Consumer Price Index in December showed that prices increased 3.4% y/y, which was higher than the November CPI result (3.1% y/y) and (more importantly) higher than the consensus expectations in the market of a 3.2% y/y increase......»»
From the Newsrooms, December 4 to 9
From the Newsrooms, December 4 to 9.....»»
DOF: GFIs can seek extended relief after Maharlika infusion
Government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines will likely seek an extension of its regulatory relief following contributions to the country’s sovereign wealth fund......»»
Maharlika ready to make first investment in 90-120 days
Maharlika Investment Fund CEO, Rafael Consing, said that the MIF would likely make its first investment “in the next 90 to 120 days”......»»
DA to tap buffer fund for stockpile of products
The Department of Agriculture is planning to use its buffer fund to build stockpiles of “sensitive” products such as rice and pork to ensure public access to affordable food in the market......»»
KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures.....»»