Economy

Fed set to decide on rates as the US government shutdown further blurs the economic outlook.

Monetary authorities lowered interest rates to cushion against weak consumer and business sentiment

Storm-fed supply pressure fueled a faster consumer price increase in September, but not by as much as expected

Updated as of October 8, 2025: Slower growth, higher inflation, and a more dovish Fed are all part of last month’s economic outlook.

The Philippines’ 12% VAT is the highest in the ASEAN region. Will a reduction to 10% do good to the economy?

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed, as exports grew modestly and imports shrank

Sentiments from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signal a pause at its next monetary policy setting meeting

Rice inflation will remain negative. Food and energy, however, will likely drive inflation this month

The Fed reduced policy interest rates for the first time in 2025 to support a fragile jobs market.