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Factory output growth picks up in January

The country’s factory output went up at a quicker pace in January from the previous month due mainly to the slower contraction in production of electronic products and beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years

Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Factory output growth slows sharply in 2023

The country’s manufacturing output expanded at a slower pace in 2023 as food, beverages and 12 other industry divisions registered declines, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Economy grew by 5.6% in 2023

The Philippine economy expanded at a slower pace in 2023 than the previous year, falling below the government’s growth target amid high inflation and interest rates that affected consumption......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

BSP chief: GDP grew at faster pace in Q4

Philippine economic growth picked up further in the final quarter of last year despite the aggressive rate hikes delivered by the central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 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

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Manufacturing growth slows in May

The Philippine manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in May despite improved demand conditions as firms saw declining workforce numbers, according to S&P Global......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

NCR construction material price growth eases in March

Retail prices of construction materials in Metro Manila went up at its slowest pace in more than four years in March, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Bank lending picks up pace in January

Despite elevated interest rates, bank lending growth climbed to an eight-month high of 7.8 percent in January, amid the continued recovery of the economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

World Bank Sees Further Economic Growth for PH

The World Bank sees positive growth in the country’s economy in the next few years. According to the World Bank, they expect the average growth will be at an average of 5.9% annually between 2024 and 2026. The World Bank said that the growth rate in 2024 will be at 5.8%, while 5.9% in 2025. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJun 5th, 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

What to consider when investing in condos in 2024

The Philippine property sector, marked by its perpetual dynamism, anticipates a propitious run in 2024. This buoyant outlook is primary driven by the real estate industry’s resilience even in the face of economic downturns......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Years of underinvestment to cap Philippine recovery – ING

Dutch financial giant ING has warned that underinvestment over the past years could prolong the scarring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippine economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Q3 GDP growth revised upward to 6 percent

The Philippine economy posted a slightly faster growth rate in the third quarter of 2023 than initially reported, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

‘Philippine banks to ride wave of robust economic growth’

The projected robust economic growth this year could shape up into a better year for Philippine banks, S&P Global Ratings said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6-7 pct in 2023: Marcos

© Provided by Xinhua With robust growth, better management of overall inflation, and a decrease in unemployment rates, the Philippines has "gotten back on its feet from the reeling effect of the pandemic and the subsequent shocks," Philippine Preside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024