Stocks retreat on hawkish Fed, BSP rate signals
Stock investors were turned off yesterday by policy signals from monetary authorities here and abroad, dragging the local market to a third straight day of decline......»»
Gradual BSP rate cuts likely by Q3
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to make gradual interest rate cuts starting in the third quarter of the year, according to global banking giant Citi......»»
April inflation seen breaching 4 percent target
Inflation likely picked up and breached the four percent upper target for the first time in five months in April, which will prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep its hawkish stance, a poll of economists showed......»»
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature.....»»
Stocks extend losing streak
Local stocks continued its descent as investors took a cautious approach ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Stocks advance anew on rosy corporate earnings
Local stocks advanced for a second consecutive session as rosy corporate earnings provided a boost to investor sentiment......»»
Stocks rebound as Wall Street bounces back
Local stocks bounced back yesterday to close the week on a positive note as the local bourse mirrored gains in the US market......»»
Stocks rebound on encouraging GDP numbers
Local stocks rebounded from a two-day slump after Philippine economic growth was reported at 5.6 percent yesterday......»»
Philippine stocks fall as investors realign holdings
Local stocks tumbled yesterday ahead of month-end realigning of portfolios......»»
Stocks snap 3-day rally as investors take profits
Local stocks took a breather yesterday, ending a three-day rally as investors cashed in on the market’s recent gains......»»
Philippine stocks rise after Wall Street gains
Philippine stocks rose yesterday, mirroring gains in the US market......»»
Philippine stocks advance following Wall Street rally
Philippine stocks bounced back yesterday, aligning with the recovery in Wall Street......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
Stock market continues retreat
The stock market remained in the loss column on its return to action yesterday......»»
Woad wrests control; Malixi misses cut
England’s Lottie Woad, No. 4 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, bucked difficult conditions at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, squeezing out a brave one-under 71 at Champions Retreat Golf Club as she grabbed the lead in Augusta, Georgia......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11
SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»