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Cebu temperatures to hit 40°C as scorching weather persists

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The searing heatwave continues in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province as temperatures are expected to soar and the maximum heat index is projected to peak at 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 27. This forecast comes from the 24-hour weather outlook and extended forecast released by the Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Banks see higher loan demand in Q2

Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

BSP keeps policy rates anew

By Joann Santiago MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Philippine monetary officials on Thursday maintained the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates after noting that inflation dynamics and risks to the outlook........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 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

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Why the dollar is still strong

Despite the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Fitch’s credit rating downgrade of the US, the lowering of the US credit rating outlook to negative by Moody’s and a growing US debt burden, the US dollar has regained its strength......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Fitch keeps credit rating of 5 Philippine banks

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit rating of five of the country’s biggest banks and kept its stable outlook, on the back of a likely robust economic growth over the next two years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says

The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Fight vs inflation far from over – BSP

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said it is too soon to declare victory in the fight against inflation, signaling a higher-for-longer rate environment, as inflationary risks continue to cloud the outlook......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 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

Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third biggest economy

Frail consumption and capital spending point to a challenging outlook for Japan’s economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Fewer Pinoys see better quality of life – SWS poll

Despite a having a positive outlook for 2024, a smaller percentage of Filipinos expect to have a better quality of life this year, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Employees Enter a so-so Era: The Latest Jobs Report – The Daily Guardian

January’s Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations, Indicating Positive Outlook for Labor Market In a surprising turn of events, the jobs report for January has defied expectations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 5th, 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

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

DMCI Holdings cautiously optimistic for 2024

The Consunji Group is taking a cautiously optimistic outlook for this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

ERC pumiyok, dagdag-singil sa kuryente tuloy pa rin

May babayaran pa ring dagdag-singil sa kuryente ang mga consumer kahit pinatigil na ang operasyon ng Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) tuwing may red alert sa suplay ng kuryente. The post ERC pumiyok, dagdag-singil sa kuryente tuloy pa rin first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

UnionBank to scale up retail business this year

Union Bank of the Philippines is further growing its retail business and enhancing its profitability this year, along with unlocking the full potential of the acquired consumer segment of Citi and maintaining the growth of its digital bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Vehicle sales up by 13% in Q1

Sales of motor vehicles in the country rose by 12.7 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, supported by strong consumer demand and improved supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024